HCL AppScan SAST scans 30+ languages including Java, .NET, C/C++, Python, Go, COBOL, and Swift — one of the broadest language sets of any enterprise SAST tool.
Free CodeSweep VS Code extension provides SAST scanning at no cost for individual developers directly in their IDE.
ICA (Intelligent Code Analytics) and IFA (Intelligent Finding Analytics) use AI to reduce false positives and prioritize findings.
Part of the AppScan 360° platform that combines SAST, DAST, IAST, and SCA for unified enterprise application security.
HCL AppScan is an enterprise application security platform that includes SAST, DAST, IAST, SCA, and API security testing.
It supports 30+ languages and is one of the longest-running enterprise AppSec platforms, with the free CodeSweep IDE extension as a unique offering in the enterprise tier.
AppScan V10x deployment architecture — Enterprise Console, Dynamic Scan agents, and SQL Server connected via HTTP/TCP ports.
What is HCL AppScan?
AppScan is a suite of security testing tools offered in cloud, on-premises, and desktop variants. The SAST component (AppScan Source) scans source code for vulnerabilities.
AppScan CodeSweep provides a free VS Code extension with the same detection engine, limited to single-file scanning.
30+ Languages
Covers Java, .NET, C/C++, JavaScript, Python, PHP, Go, Ruby, Kotlin, Swift, COBOL, ABAP, Apex, Dart, Scala, Perl, and more.
Free CodeSweep
Free VS Code plugin with detection capabilities equivalent to AppScan Source. Single-file scanning for developers who want to try AppScan SAST.
AI-Powered Features
RapidFix for remediation suggestions, Intelligent Code Analytics (ICA) for automated setup, and Intelligent Findings Analytics (IFA) for finding consolidation.
Product components
AppScan on Cloud
Cloud-based scanning for teams wanting managed infrastructure.
AppScan Enterprise
On-premises solution with DAST scanning, a dashboard console that consolidates static scan data and IAST results, and the ability to distribute scanning across multiple servers.
AppScan on Cloud dashboard — current-state overview with risk ratings, 963 active issues by severity, and top vulnerability types.
AppScan Source
The SAST component for static code analysis on desktop systems or within CI/CD pipelines.
AppScan Source findings view — 162 findings grouped by vulnerability class, with severity, classification, and API source columns.
AppScan CodeSweep
Free VS Code extension with detection capabilities equivalent to AppScan Source, limited to single-file scanning.
CodeSweep in VS Code — security issues flagged inline with severity labels directly in the Problems panel, no separate scan step required.
Intelligent analytics
Intelligent Code Analytics (ICA) automates onboarding setup in minutes instead of days. Intelligent Findings Analytics (IFA) groups and consolidates hundreds of findings into manageable categories, reducing ticket volume.
Getting started
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Try CodeSweep — Install the free AppScan CodeSweep extension in VS Code to test the SAST detection engine on your code.
2
Choose deployment — Select between AppScan on Cloud, AppScan Enterprise (on-premises), or AppScan Source (desktop). Contact HCL for pricing.
3
Configure scanning — Connect repositories and configure which languages and frameworks to scan. ICA automates initial setup.
4
Review and triage — Use IFA to consolidate findings into manageable groups. RapidFix provides AI-powered remediation suggestions.
When to use HCL AppScan
AppScan is built for enterprises that need SAST, DAST, IAST, and SCA in a single platform with flexible deployment options. The free CodeSweep extension lets developers try the detection engine before committing to the full platform.
Best for
Enterprise teams that need a full application security suite (SAST, DAST, IAST, SCA) with cloud and on-premises deployment options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HCL AppScan?
HCL AppScan is an enterprise application security platform that includes SAST (AppScan Source), DAST (AppScan Standard), IAST, SCA, and API security testing. It supports 30+ languages and is available as cloud, on-premises, or desktop deployments.
Is there a free version of HCL AppScan?
AppScan CodeSweep is a free VS Code extension that provides SAST scanning with detection capabilities equivalent to AppScan Source, limited to single-file scanning.
What AI features does AppScan have?
AppScan includes RapidFix for AI-powered remediation suggestions, Intelligent Code Analytics (ICA) for automated onboarding setup in minutes instead of days, and Intelligent Findings Analytics (IFA) for grouping and consolidating findings to reduce noise.
