Veracode
Intelligent software security platform for securing applications across the SDLC
About Veracode
Veracode is an application security platform that helps organizations find, fix, and prevent vulnerabilities across the software development lifecycle. It combines static analysis (SAST), dynamic analysis (DAST), software composition analysis (SCA), and AI-powered auto-remediation to secure custom code, open source dependencies, and APIs. Used by thousands of enterprises and developers to build secure software at scale and meet compliance requirements.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Comprehensive coverage across SAST, DAST, SCA, container, and IaC in one platform
- Veracode Fix uses AI to suggest and apply remediation patches automatically
- Strong compliance support for OWASP, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and other regulatory frameworks
- Mature enterprise-grade platform trusted by large regulated organizations
- Extensive IDE, CI/CD, and SCM integrations enable true shift-left security
- Option to add expert-led manual penetration testing alongside automated scans
Cons
- Pricing is not public and skews expensive for small teams and startups
- SAST scans can be slower than some modern competitors, especially on large codebases
- User interface feels dated compared to newer cloud-native AppSec tools
- Steeper learning curve and onboarding typically required for full value
- Some advanced features (ASPM, pen testing) are gated to higher-tier packages
Key Features
Static Analysis (SAST)
Scan proprietary source code and compiled binaries to find security flaws early in development.
Dynamic Analysis (DAST)
Test running web applications and APIs to uncover runtime vulnerabilities attackers could exploit.
Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
Identify vulnerabilities and license risks in open source libraries and third-party components.
Veracode Fix (AI auto-remediation)
AI-generated code patches that remediate vulnerabilities directly from IDEs and CI pipelines.
Container and IaC Security
Scan container images and infrastructure-as-code templates for misconfigurations and CVEs.
Manual Penetration Testing
On-demand expert-led penetration testing for web, mobile, and API targets.
Developer IDE and CI/CD Integration
Native plugins for VS Code, IntelliJ, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps for shift-left security.
Policy and Compliance Reporting
Configurable policies mapped to OWASP, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and other standards with audit-ready reports.
Veracode Risk Manager (ASPM)
Application security posture management that aggregates findings and prioritizes risk across portfolios.
API Security Testing
Discover and test REST, GraphQL, and SOAP APIs for vulnerabilities and business-logic flaws.
Pricing
- 14-day trial of Veracode Fix and core scanning
- Limited scans for evaluation
- Access to developer IDE plugins
- Basic reporting
- AI-powered auto-remediation
- IDE and CLI integrations
- Supported across major languages
- Pay-per-seat or enterprise licensing
- SAST, DAST, and SCA scanning
- Container and IaC security
- CI/CD and SCM integrations
- Policy and compliance reporting
- Unlimited users and standard support
- Everything in Application Security Platform
- Veracode Risk Manager (ASPM)
- Manual penetration testing
- Dedicated security consultants
- Premium support and SLAs
- Custom integrations and onboarding
Best For
Shift-left AppSec for DevOps teams
Integrate SAST and SCA into pull requests and CI pipelines so developers catch vulnerabilities before merging to main.
Compliance and audit readiness
Generate policy-mapped reports for PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, and GDPR audits without assembling evidence manually.
Securing open source dependencies
Continuously monitor third-party libraries for new CVEs and license risks, with automated PRs to upgrade vulnerable packages.
Application security posture management
Aggregate findings from multiple scanners into a single prioritized risk view across hundreds of applications.
Expert-led penetration testing
Supplement automated scans with on-demand manual pen tests for high-risk releases and compliance mandates.
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