HCL AppScan 360º version 1.5.0: Faster, Smarter Application Security Testing

Security teams and developers alike face increasing pressure to deliver secure applications at speed. Slow and complex deployments, limited scanning coverage, and inefficiencies in security testing can hinder development cycles and expose organizations to risk. 

The latest release of our cloud native application security platform, HCL AppScan 360º (version 1.5.0) is designed to solve these challenges with powerful new features and enhancements making application security testing even more seamless and efficient. With a streamlined installation process, expanded static analysis capabilities, and updated scanning rules, this cloud-native platform can be deployed anywhere to secure your applications faster and with greater precision.

Simple Installation with Helm

Setting up HCL AppScan 360º is now easier than ever. With Helm support, deploy the solution in any environment with a single command, making installation quick and hassle-free. 

Helm is a command-line interface (CLI) tool simplifying deployment of applications and services. This lightweight setup leverages Docker images from our Harbor container registry, ensuring fast and reliable deployment. Helm eliminates the need for complex manual configurations, allowing teams to quickly spin up AppScan 360º instances without additional overhead. The use of pre-configured Docker images ensures every deployment is consistent, secure, and up to date with the latest patches and features.

Optimized for Kubernetes-enabled Infrastructures

In today’s cloud-native world, security solutions must be designed to seamlessly integrate into Kubernetes environments. HCL AppScan 360º v1.5.0 installation is fully optimized for Kubernetes-enabled infrastructures, allowing scalability for security testing effortlessly. Whether you're running workloads in private, public, or hybrid cloud environments, AppScan 360º ensures high availability, smooth orchestration, and improved resource efficiency, making security testing an integral part of your CI/CD pipeline.

Enhanced Static Analysis Capabilities

Security teams will appreciate the latest Static Application Security Testing (SAST) updates, which provide improved detection capabilities and better language support:

• Updated static analysis client (v8.0.1604) – Enhanced scanning precision and performance.
• New support for HTML – Improved security analysis for web-based applications.
• Expanded Python Django scanning – Detects vulnerabilities more effectively in Django-based applications.
• Secrets scanning enhancements – Improved detection of sensitive data leaks within source code.
• New CLI command for log retrieval – Easily access scan logs for better debugging and analysis.
• Updated scan rules – Smarter and more refined security checks for modern applications.
• Additionally, AppScan Go! has been updated to version 2.2.0, allowing for even easier manual scan configuration.

With this new release, HCL AppScan continues to prioritize ease of use, speed, and comprehensive security coverage. Whether you're a developer looking for seamless integration into your CI/CD pipeline or a security professional needing robust vulnerability detection, AppScan 360º v1.5.0 delivers the tools you need for the environment of your choice.

Contact HCL AppScan today to request a demo, or learn more about all of our industry-leading application security testing solutions.