Defensics Protocol Fuzzing vs Veracode comparison

The compared Black Duck and Veracode solutions aren't in the same category. Black Duck is ranked #4 in FTT , and holds a 16.0% mindshare in the category. Veracode is ranked #3 in AS , with an average rating of 7.6, and holds a 4.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Black Duck users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 89% of Veracode users who would recommend it.

Defensics Protocol Fuzzing

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89% willing to recommend

Defensics Protocol Fuzzing

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Categories and Ranking

Defensics Protocol Fuzzing

Average Rating

8.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Fuzz Testing Tools (4th)

Veracode

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

207

Ranking in other categories

Application Security Tools (3rd), Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (3rd), Container Security (10th), Software Composition Analysis (SCA) (2nd), Static Code Analysis (1st), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) (1st), Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) (1st)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Quality Assurance solutions, they serve different purposes. Defensics Protocol Fuzzing is designed for Fuzz Testing Tools and holds a mindshare of 16.0%, down 25.3% compared to last year.
Veracode, on the other hand, focuses on Application Security Tools, holds 4.4% mindshare, down 9.6% since last year.

Fuzz Testing Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Defensics Protocol Fuzzing	16.0%
PortSwigger Burp Suite Professional	33.6%
GitLab	29.2%
Other	21.200000000000003%

Fuzz Testing Tools

Application Security Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Veracode	4.4%
SonarQube	13.6%
Checkmarx One	8.8%
Other	73.2%

Application Security Tools

Featured Reviews

Sarath Kumar Choday

Senior Technical Lead at HCL Technologies

Product security tests for switches and router sections

Codenomicon Defensics should be more advanced for the testing sector. It should be somewhat easy and flexible to install. What I see in the documentation isn't that. Even if something doesn't malfunction, sometimes it is hard to install and execute. The product needs video documentation. This would help a lot more.

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reviewer2703864

Head of Security Architecture at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees

Onboarding developers successfully while improving code security through IDE integration

Regarding room for improvement, we have some problems when onboarding new projects because the build process has to be done in a certain way, as Veracode analyzes the binaries and not the code by itself alone. If the process is not configured correctly, it doesn't work. That's one of the things that we are discussing with Veracode. Something positive that we've been able to do is submit formal feature requests to them, and they are working on them; they've already solved some of them. This encourages us to propose new ideas and improvements. Another improvement that we asked for this use case is to be able to configure how Veracode Fix proposes and fixes because sometimes it makes proposals using libraries that go against our architecture design made by the enterprise architecture team. For example, we want them to propose using another library, and that's something we already asked Veracode, and they are working on it. We want to specify when you see this kind of vulnerability, you can only propose these two options.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"The product is related to US usage with TLS contact fees, i.e. how more data center connections will help lower networking costs."

"The stability of this product is great; we tested it under multiple constraints and even on cloud services it is absolutely stable."

"Whatever the test suit they give, it is intelligent. It will understand the protocol and it will generate the test cases based on the protocol: protocol, message sequence, protocol, message structure... Because of that, we can eliminate a lot of unwanted test cases, so we can execute the tests and complete them very quickly."

"Simple and straightforward GUI."

"We have found multiple issues in our embedded system network protocols, related to buffer overflow. We have reduced some of these issues."

"Whatever the test suit they give, it is intelligent; it will understand the protocol and it will generate the test cases based on the protocol: protocol, message sequence, protocol, message structure, and because of that, we can eliminate a lot of unwanted test cases so we can execute the tests and complete them very quickly."

"ROI was 100%. Since there are no product suites available that provide the level of testing available with Codenomicon, the development, quality and security assurance departments know that the investment was correct."

"Within SCA, there is an extremely valuable feature called vulnerable methods. It is able to determine within a vulnerable library which methods are vulnerable. That is very valuable, because in the vast majority of cases where a library is vulnerable, none of the vulnerable methods are actually used by the code. So, if we want to prioritize the way open source libraries are updated when a library is found vulnerable, then we want to prioritize the libraries which have vulnerable methods used within the code."

"It pointed out some areas to be improved that we were not aware of, which was very helpful because if you don't know that there is a problem, you can't fix it."

"The main feature that I have found valuable is the solution's ability to find issues in static analysis. Additionally, there are plenty of useful tools."

"All of the Veracode applications operate as one platform, and with Veracode, you get a single pane of glass and reporting that you can combine with the different scan types to look at compliance."

"I can have quick results by just uploading compiled components."

"The Veracode technical support is very good. They are responsive and very knowledgeable."

"Wide range of platforms and technology assessments."

"Provides the capability to track remediation and the handling of identified vulnerabilities."

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Cons

"You can't implement proprietary ciphering algorithms, nor can you modify protocol models if you need to test customized public protocols."

"It does not support the complete protocol stack. There are some IoT protocols that are not supported and new protocols that are not supported."

"Sometimes, when we are testing embedded devices, when we trigger the test cases, the target will crash immediately. It is very difficult for us to identify the root cause of the crash because they do not provide sophisticated tools on the target side. They cover only the client-side application... They do not have diagnostic tools for the target side. Rather, they have them but they are very minimal and not very helpful."

"It requires understanding the Defensics protocol."

"Codenomicon Defensics should be more advanced for the testing sector. It should be somewhat easy and flexible to install."

"When it comes to the speed of the pipeline scan, one of the things we have found with Veracode is that it's very fast with Java-based applications but a bit slow with C/C++ based applications. So we have implemented the pipeline scan only for Java-based applications not for the C/C++ applications."

"Mitigation review isn't always super easy."

"The on-platform reporting needs to be opened up much more. We'd like to be able to look at the inspection data from a trending perspective in a much more open manner. I need to be able to sort and filter much more flexibly than I can today."

"I would also like to see some improvement in the speed. That is really the only complaint, but in all reality we have a massive Java application that needs to be scanned. Our developers are saying, "It takes 72 hours to scan it." That is probably the nature of the beast, and I'm actually pretty accepting of that time frame, but since it's a complaint that I get, faster is always better. I don't necessarily think that the speed is bad as it is, just that faster would be better."

"Calypso (our application) is large and the results take up to two months. Further, we also have to package Calypso in a special manner to meet size guidelines."

"The runtime code analysis could be improved so that we can see every element in one place."

"I think if they could improve the operations around accepted vulnerabilities, we would see improvements in our productivity."

"It would be better if we had a channel for direct communication with the engineering team to speed up the process of providing feedback."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Licensing is a bit expensive."

"For our company, the price is reasonable for the benefits that we get."

"It's very expensive, especially when you are a very small organization. If you're using Veracode at an individual level, for example, you're a developer or you run agents, the pricing might not affect you, but if you're using it at a company level to troubleshoot security issues, the pricing is not quite favorable. It may affect ROI."

"For the value we get out of it, coupled with the live defect review sessions, we find it an effective value for the money. We are a larger organization."

"I don't have firsthand knowledge of Veracode pricing, but based on client feedback, it seems to be expensive with additional fees for certain features."

"The solution is expensive."

"Its pricing is fair."

"I believe the price is fair according to market standards."

"It's too expensive for the European market. That is why, in a big bank with 400 applications, we are able to use it only for 10 of them. But the other solutions are also expensive, so it wasn't a differentiator."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Retailer

Financial Services Firm

16%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Small Business	69
Midsize Enterprise	45
Large Enterprise	114

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SonarQube is easy to deploy and configure, and also integrates well with other tools to do quality code analysis. SonarQube has a great community edition, which is open-source and free. Easy to use...

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What do you like most about Veracode Static Analysis?

I like its integration with GitHub. I like using it from GitHub. I can use the GitHub URL and find out the vulnerabilities.

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My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Veracode is that it is fairly moderate.

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Also Known As

Codenomicon Defensics

Crashtest Security , Veracode Detect

Overview

Defensics Protocol Fuzzing enhances security testing by identifying vulnerabilities using its protocol-aware capabilities. It offers structured fuzzing to ensure protocols are thoroughly evaluated for robustness against malicious inputs.

Defensics Protocol Fuzzing stands out for its ability to systematically uncover security flaws across a wide array of network protocols. The tool applies extensive fuzz testing processes, enabling organizations to minimize risks associated with unintentional security holes. By simulating attacks and edge cases, it ensures systems are preemptively fortified against potential threats. Security teams benefit from its automated approach, which saves valuable resources and time while improving the overall resilience of the network infrastructure.

What are the key features of Defensics Protocol Fuzzing?

Comprehensive Test Suite: Offers a broad range of protocol tests that simulate a variety of attack vectors.
Automated Fuzzing: Automates the fuzz testing process to maximize efficiency and coverage.
Protocol-aware Analysis: Precisely targets specific protocol implementations to identify weaknesses.
Detailed Reporting: Provides insights and actionable details about detected vulnerabilities.

What benefits can users expect to see from reviews?

Increased Security: Strengthens network defense by preemptively identifying vulnerabilities.
Time Efficiency: Reduces the time spent on manual security checks through automation.
Risk Reduction: Lowers the likelihood of breaches by addressing protocol flaws early.
Cost Savings: Minimizes costs linked to potential security breaches through proactive measures.

In industries such as telecommunications, finance, and healthcare, Defensics Protocol Fuzzing is implemented to protect sensitive data and maintain service reliability. Its targeted approach ensures that industry-specific protocols are fortified, meeting regulatory and security requirements critical to each sector. By providing a layer of defense against potential exploits, it is a vital part of an organization's security strategy.

Black Duck

Veracode is a leading provider of application security solutions, offering tools to identify, mitigate, and prevent vulnerabilities across the software development lifecycle. Its cloud-based platform integrates security into DevOps workflows, helping organizations ensure that their code remains secure and compliant with industry standards.

Veracode supports multiple application security testing types, including static analysis (SAST), dynamic analysis (DAST), software composition analysis (SCA), and manual penetration testing. These tools are designed to help developers detect vulnerabilities early in development while maintaining speed in deployment. Veracode also emphasizes scalability, offering features for enterprises that manage a large number of applications across different teams. Its robust reporting and analytics capabilities allow organizations to continuously monitor their security posture and track progress toward remediation.

What are the key features of Veracode?

Static Analysis (SAST) - Scans source code for vulnerabilities before deployment.
Dynamic Analysis (DAST) - Examines applications in a running state to detect flaws in real-time.
Software Composition Analysis (SCA) - Identifies risks in open-source libraries and third-party components.
Manual Penetration Testing - Offers expert analysis for more complex vulnerabilities.
Integrations with DevOps tools - Seamlessly integrates with CI/CD pipelines for automated security checks.

What benefits should users consider in Veracode reviews?

Early detection of vulnerabilities - Helps developers fix security issues early in the development process.
Scalability - Supports organizations with large-scale application portfolios.
Compliance support - Ensures applications meet various security standards and regulations.
Developer training - Provides tools for educating developers on secure coding practices.
Comprehensive reporting - Offers detailed reports that track remediation and risk trends.

Veracode is widely adopted in industries like finance, healthcare, and government, where compliance and security are critical. It helps these organizations maintain strict security standards while enabling rapid development through its integration with Agile and DevOps methodologies.

Veracode helps businesses secure their applications efficiently, ensuring they can deliver safe and compliant software at scale.

Veracode

Sample Customers

Coriant, CERT-FI, Next Generation Networks

Manhattan Associates, Azalea Health, Sabre, QAD, Floor & Decor, Prophecy International, SchoolCNXT, Keap, Rekner, Cox Automotive, Automation Anywhere, State of Missouri and others.

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