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reviewer1745850 - PeerSpot reviewer
Vice President QE Practice at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
May 8, 2022
Helps us continuously reduce security debt, year over year, but remediation activities need some work
Pros and Cons
  • "We have to look at it from the perspectives of how important it is to fix something and when it should be prioritized for fixing. The JSON output from the agent-based scans gives us the CVS core, and that makes things much easier."
  • "Veracode doesn't really help you so much when it comes to fixing things. It is able to find our vulnerabilities but the remediation activities it does provide are not a straight out-of-the-box kind of model. We need to work on remediation and not completely rely on Veracode."

What is our primary use case?

When code is being developed by our developers, the testing team runs through the static code application scanning and takes a look at how it is working out.

How has it helped my organization?

There are multiple code check-ins happening. When check-ins occur, we want to make sure that anything that needs to be tested, whether in that particular unit, or whether in the end-to-end functionality, is scanned and that the code is certified as usable. That's the first step we do, and it's a very important one. The scanning process helps our security team and developers fix flaws in the code and increases our fix rate.

Veracode SCA also reduces scan times because it scans incrementally. There is an initial baseline when the code is being created, but it does any additional delta check-ins fast and gets us the information.

We have been able to handle the overall code review process faster, because of Veracode's static code analysis. For example, we were able to onboard around 120 applications in seven to 10 months.

Another benefit is that it helps reduce security debt. It becomes much easier to run through the overall code. We have predominantly used it for shift-left, testing code much earlier from a security standpoint. Compared to when we started versus now, we have done a phenomenal job. Year on year, our security debt has been continuously decreasing by 10 to 12 percent.

Veracode takes the burden out of manual code reviews, helping to create secure software. The Greenlight feature helps the developer, at his desktop, before his code is even checked in. He gets a good understanding of how things look from a security standpoint, meaning how secure his code is. It will mitigate a lot of basic vulnerabilities at the start. And then, during the source code analysis, once it has been checked in, we have seen a 30 to 40 percent reduction in dynamic vulnerability identification because of the static code analysis that precedes it. Our vulnerabilities are at the dynamic standpoint. It's one of our most important requirements because we want to make sure that we provide a secure product and services. It's of paramount importance.

And as an educated guess, it has increased security and development teams' productivity by 7 to 9 percent, and that's a month-on-month increase.

What is most valuable?

The main feature we have been using is the software composition analysis, which provides us with a scoring system in terms of version 3 of the CVS. A lot of vulnerabilities are typically detected, but, at the end of the day, we also want to check how well they are being targeted, based on the Common Vulnerability Scoring system. Not every vulnerability is high-severity, because some of them do have fixes. That particular feature is helpful for us.

It gives you JSON output. When you do agent-based scans, at any point in time, there are multiple check-ins of the code. We have to look at it from the perspectives of how important it is to fix something and when it should be prioritized for fixing. The JSON output from the agent-based scans gives us the CVS core, and that makes things much easier. It's available on the new version of the Veracode SCA agent.

It also has a decent support system for audits. From that perspective, they did a very good job.

What needs improvement?

The mitigation recommendations are the standard ones, but if there are specific activities that come into the picture, Veracode should provide more remediation solutions. Since all of our team members are pretty good at what they do, they're able to do a good job with the information they get. But if somebody had to start off from the ground floor, they might need some help to understand things.

Veracode doesn't really help you so much when it comes to fixing things. It is able to find our vulnerabilities but the remediation activities it does provide are not a straight out-of-the-box kind of model. We need to work on remediation and not completely rely on Veracode.

Also, there are certain third-party libraries that might be called up by the code and that might have vulnerabilities. I haven't seen that Veracode is able to deal with that aspect. 

Another area for improvement is when the code's logic might have certain flaws that can result in a security vulnerability. Veracode doesn't handle that as well. Improvement in those areas would help us determine things much faster.

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For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Veracode Software Composition Analysis for about five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It's pretty robust.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is very good. 

Our users are developers and security testers, predominantly. The number of people using it depends on the project. Sometimes we have 10 people on it and at other times we might have only five.

The teams that work on it take care of maintenance, so we do not need any additional team to do that. We also have a center of excellence that takes care of things.

How are customer service and support?

The solution's technical support is good.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We did not have a previous solution.

How was the initial setup?

The process of setting it up was fast and easy. Integrating it into our ecosystem was much faster than expected. That was one of the biggest ways it improved our ability to get the code analysis done. 

The reason why it was straightforward is that everybody knows how it has to be set up. All the developers and the testers are well-educated, from a Veracode standpoint, because they have experience with it from the past. It was not a new tool on the block.

What was our ROI?

The cost has been an important aspect for us, but we have run with the additional cost of the overall code analysis. One of the major reasons is that developers get a better understanding of where their code stands before a security tester gets into the picture. The cost-benefit for us is that, rather than having to build up a whole security testing team, developers get security insights earlier in the development lifecycle. After that, we can introduce the testers to get things finished, and that reduces the manpower cost.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Compared to the typical software composition analysis solutions, Veracode is not so costly, although the static analysis part of it is a little costlier. It depends upon the ecosystem you are using, whether your application is a web application or a custom, non-web application. It can support all of them. The pricing depends where you are at with your overall security strategy.

If you have multiple applications and you want to scale it at an enterprise level, this is a good tool. But a very small shop might not want to go with it because there are a bunch of alternatives that work well. Again, it depends upon where you are at on your overall software AppSec journey.

What other advice do I have?

In terms of security breaches, the static code analysis is what we use to try to ensure that an application is free of vulnerabilities. But when you deploy it in the environment, there are multiple aspects that might contribute to a breach. It could be either due to the infrastructure or another application or even through endpoint network solutions. So, we cannot completely rely on Veracode to prevent security breaches but it can reduce them.

Veracode SCA reviews the code and allows us to provide overall information in terms of vulnerabilities. It does a pretty decent job. We are used to Veracode, having used it for a long time. Compared to when we started, all the developers are comparatively more confident and happy with it.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Muhammed Shabreen - PeerSpot reviewer
CTO at RIZEK
Real User
Nov 13, 2023
Does good analysis and increases our security level, but needs to be improved from the usability and pricing perspective
Pros and Cons
  • "It is a good product for creating secure software. The static code analysis is pretty good and useful."
  • "From the usability perspective, it is not up to date with the latest trends. It looks very old. Tools such as Datadog, New Relic, or infrastructure security tools, such as AWS Cloud, seem very user-friendly. They are completely web-based, and you can navigate through them pretty quickly, whereas Veracode is very rigid. It is like an old-school enterprise application. It does the job, but they need to invest a little more on the usability front."

What is our primary use case?

We use it for code analysis to see if there are any vulnerabilities in the code. I'm heading a startup for this, and I have a development team of about 14 people. They upload the codebase to Veracode, run an analysis, and take the results. If there are any vulnerabilities, they fix them.

How has it helped my organization?

It reduces security vulnerabilities and increases our security level. It has been helpful in reducing our security debt.

Having a centralized view for our developers and security professionals is very important. If there is anything in the cloud or infrastructure, we need to know proactively. Otherwise, we wouldn't know when there is a security compromise. So, we have to be prepared so that if something happens, we know where to go and stop it. It is not always about fixing and making your code zero percent vulnerable. That doesn't happen generally, but you need to know the areas where something can go wrong. If those areas are your critical systems or critical data security parts, you can act accordingly and quickly.

The centralized view has improved the visibility into the status of our application code. This visibility is very important because we need to know the condition or status of our codebase.

Scanning with the solution has increased our fix rate, but I don't have the metrics. It has also helped to increase the productivity of our security and development teams.

What is most valuable?

It is a good product for creating secure software. The static code analysis is pretty good and useful. The mitigation recommendations provided by the scanning engine are also pretty good.

What needs improvement?

From the usability perspective, it is not up to date with the latest trends. It looks very old. Tools such as Datadog, New Relic, or infrastructure security tools, such as AWS Cloud, seem very user-friendly. They are completely web-based, and you can navigate through them pretty quickly, whereas Veracode is very rigid. It is like an old-school enterprise application. It does the job, but they need to invest a little more on the usability front.

From the pricing perspective, it is not very convenient for startup organizations. They should have options to onboard it for the startup ecosystem quickly and affordably.

There should also be strengthening of the developer community.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for almost a year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I didn't find any errors. It is available and stable. I didn't have any issues with it.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Its flexibility is very less. It is a very rigid application. Currently, we have six users of this solution in our organization.

How are customer service and support?

I interacted with them once. They were very good. They were very friendly and supportive. I would rate them a seven out of ten.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We didn't use a different solution previously. The company started just a year ago. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

For enterprises, Veracode has done a fairly good job, but its pricing is not suitable for startups. The microservice distributed architecture for a startup is very small. I had to do a lot of discussions on the pricing initially. I previously worked in an enterprise organization where I used Veracode, and that's how I got to know about Veracode, but that was a big organization with more than a thousand employees. So, the cost is very different for them because the size of the application is different. Its pricing makes sense there, but when we try to onboard this solution for the startup ecosystem, pricing is not friendly. Because I knew the product and I knew its value, I onboarded it, but I don't think any other startup at our scale will onboard it. 

Its pricing should be based on the size of the application or organization. For a startup organization, they can provide credit-based pricing. They don't need to reduce the price. AWS, Google, and other vendors do the same where they don't reduce the price, but they give credits. I have been in the industry for 15 years, and I have seen that people don't like to change technologies for many reasons. For the first year or the first 18 months, customers can explore the product completely free. If the first year is free and you are onboarded, you would stay with it if it does the job. If the product is doing its job and adding security value, there is no reason to change it in the second year, and you are also ready to pay because, in the first year, you have tested that it is working fine. A company that has used it for the first year would definitely need it in the second year because they keep adding code to the codebase. Another option is that, like Cloudflare, they provide a very slashed rate. Cloudflare onboards everyone at a very cheap price, but when you start exploring the actual use cases, they start adding. 

What other advice do I have?

It is a good product, and you should consider it, but it can be elevated more for startup culture. It should be more pricing-friendly and user-friendly. There should also be strengthening of the developer community.

We are only doing code analysis with it. For manual penetration testing, we have to contact an entity.

It hasn't reduced our scan time. It also hasn't helped our organization with certification and audits. We're a small startup, and at this time, we don't have audits, etc. We might do that later. 

I would rate this product a six out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Sales Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Aug 24, 2023
Low false positive rate, good reports, and fair price
Pros and Cons
  • "It is scalable and quick to deploy into the site and the pipelines. The reports and analytics are good, and the false positive rate is low. It gives true results."
  • "There should be more APIs, especially in SCA, to get some results or automate some things."

What is our primary use case?

I helped customers to build and start the journey of SecOps with Veracode.

How has it helped my organization?

Veracode helps to know and prevent vulnerable code or applications from being deployed. We can scan, consume reports, and fix vulnerabilities before deploying an application.

It is very good for ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. We can have many dashboards and reports related to policy management.

Veracode provides visibility into application status at every phase of development. We can have many analytics dashboards and reports, and we can build a custom dashboard to have this visibility. This visibility is essential for DevSecOps processes. We need this visibility and information to have a strategic approach and mature our security.

Veracode has the lowest false positive rate in the market. Its results are accurate. In some cases, it is very difficult to see a false positive. We report it to the engineers, and they analyze it. If it is truly a false positive, the engineers will update the engine to provide better results at the next scan. The false positive rate of the static analysis has not affected the time we spend on tuning policies.

It has had a very good effect on our organization’s ability to fix flaws. We are developing a new feature, and Veracode will help to quickly fix any flaws.

It has helped our developers save time, but I do not have the metrics.

What is most valuable?

All features are valuable. I especially like SAST and ADO.

It is scalable and quick to deploy into the site and the pipelines. The reports and analytics are good, and the false positive rate is low. It gives true results.

What needs improvement?

There should be more APIs, especially in SCA, to get some results or automate some things.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for almost three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is very stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is very scalable. I help other companies to deploy. Some of them are small, and some of them are big.

How are customer service and support?

Their support is good. I would rate them a nine out of ten.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have not used any other solution previously. I have only worked with Veracode.

How was the initial setup?

It is a SaaS solution. Its initial setup is straightforward. I started with the most critical applications and automated the scanners inside the pipeline. After getting the results, I aligned the security policies. I prioritized the most critical vulnerabilities and assigned these reports to different groups and teams. I also integrated the other plugins into the IDE.

What about the implementation team?

I implemented it myself. I work with DevOps and security teams. In some cases, I also work with developers.

It does not require any maintenance. Because it is a SaaS solution, the maintenance is provided by them.

What was our ROI?

The ROI is in terms of time savings and mature security. When you deploy a solution like Veracode, you can have these quickly.

It reduces the cost of DevSecOps for the organization when you use it for more than one year.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Its pricing is fair.

What other advice do I have?

It is essential and perfect for preventing vulnerable code from going into production. Nowadays, it is very important and sensible to have a solution like Veracode to know all the vulnerabilities and manage and prioritize the ones that are more critical and better for security posture.

I have not used the Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) feature much, but it is easy to create a report using the SBOM feature. It is important for the supply chain that your software uses.

I would rate Veracode a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1293537 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager Cyber Security at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Jun 20, 2023
Identifies false positives, prevents vulnerable code from being introduced into production, and provides static scanning
Pros and Cons
  • "Static Scanning is the most valuable feature of Veracode."
  • "Veracode can be improved in terms of software composition analysis and related vulnerabilities."

What is our primary use case?

We scan various types of software codes, such as codes or applications built in languages like C, Java, Python, PHP, and Ruby, among others. We assess the code quality using Veracode.

How has it helped my organization?

Veracode prevents 90 percent of vulnerable code from being introduced into production.

Previously, in our organization, we did not have a dedicated workflow or a tool for capturing code vulnerabilities. After the code passed the testing phase, it was directly implemented in production. However, since implementing Veracode and launching it, we have been able to identify vulnerabilities beforehand. As a result, our code now goes into production without any vulnerabilities. Only after ensuring this, do we allow it to go live.

Veracode provides visibility into application status at every phase of development.

Based on our experience, Veracode quickly and effectively identifies false positives.

Our project teams understand the importance of conducting code scanning in addition to code development and Veracode testing. This ensures that any flow issues are addressed before proceeding to the next phase. It has become ingrained in their approach.

Veracode has helped our developers save time by assisting in fixing the vulnerabilities that could have had disastrous effects if they had gone into production.

Veracode has had a tremendous impact on our security posture, particularly in one region in Asia where Veracode is being used for security testing and vulnerability assessment. Now, other regions, including the US, have also recognized its value and started adopting Veracode.

What is most valuable?

Static Scanning is the most valuable feature of Veracode.

What needs improvement?

Veracode's policy reporting, which ensures compliance with industry standards and regulations, is valuable. It would also be helpful to have a specific example that we can relate to in order to better understand it. Currently, the information is scattered, so precision would greatly assist us.

Veracode can be improved in terms of software composition analysis and related vulnerabilities. For instance, when an application team provides us with their software code, we perform code scanning. During this process, we often encounter software composition analysis vulnerabilities that require the application team to upgrade their Java file from version X to version Y. We then communicate this to the application team, and they proceed with the upgrade. Once the upgrade is complete, we conduct a rescan. However, during the rescan, Veracode may identify compatibility issues with the upgraded version Y. This situation puts the application team in a difficult position, as they may be unable to accommodate this change within their project schedule. Therefore, this is an area where I believe Veracode could make improvements.

The technical consultation can be enhanced to effectively address the communication variations among different regions.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Veracode for three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Veracode is 100 percent stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Veracode can scale to meet our maximum requirements.

How are customer service and support?

There are cultural differences in the way we communicate with people from different countries. So, when a Japanese person is talking to an American, the rapid conversation provided by the American technical support person may not be easily understood by the Japanese individual. As a result, instead of having just one discussion or consultation with Veracode, we end up having three to four consultations.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

What other advice do I have?

I give Veracode a ten out of ten.

We are using Veracode in multiple locations and departments.

Veracode does not require any maintenance.

Veracode is an extremely user-friendly tool, operating through a web interface. Additionally, the support and guidance offered by the Veracode team are excellent. Considering all of these factors, I believe Veracode should be the choice for anyone.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Naushath Raja - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Director at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
MSP
Mar 13, 2023
The solution's static analysis has streamlined our DevSecOps process, which previously involved a lot of manual work
Pros and Cons
  • "Veracode enables us to build a strong data security layer in our platforms. We can increase customer confidence in data security. Some PCI/HIPAA compliance issues were impossible to resolve without Veracode."
  • "Veracode's ease of use could be improved. I would also like to see more online videos and tutorials that could help us understand the product better. It would also be helpful if Veracode created a certification program for DevSecOps staff to learn about their product and get certified. This kind of training would raise the company's profile within the industry."

What is our primary use case?

We use Veracode to scan our products for code security. Our company also uses Veracode's data security module.

How has it helped my organization?

Veracode enables us to build a strong data security layer in our platforms. We can increase customer confidence in data security. Some PCI/HIPAA compliance issues were impossible to resolve without Veracode. I rate Veracode's compliance features a nine out of ten because it provides detailed reports after each scan about potential regulatory violations. 

The solution's static analysis streamlined our DevSecOps process, which previously involved a lot of manual work to trace code vulnerabilities. Veracode reduced our DevSecOps team's time on these tasks by around 20 to 30 percent while drastically improving code quality. 

In the past, we also performed a scan using third-party vendor partners that took days to complete. Veracode conducts a quick dynamic scan each time a new iteration of code is built and deployed into the environment. It gives us an immediate result. We can deploy our products much faster, and there are no delays or surprises after the product is built. We aren't wasting time from development to deployment.

Our overall security posture improved, but we've only been using Veracode in production for less than two months. We expect a massive improvement in the next six to eight months.

The false positive rate is typically less than five percent. False positives can affect how developers use a solution. If we see too many false positives, we might start ignoring alerts. Sometimes the developers lose confidence and may take the work lightly. It isn't an issue currently because the rate is under five percent. 

What is most valuable?

Dynamic scanning is the most useful feature.

What needs improvement?

Veracode's ease of use could be improved. I would also like to see more online videos and tutorials that could help us understand the product better. It would also be helpful if Veracode created a certification program for DevSecOps staff to learn about their product and get certified. This kind of training would raise the company's profile within the industry. 

For how long have I used the solution?

We have used Veracode for about three months. We did a proof of concept for one month, and it has been in production for two. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate Veracode a ten out of ten for stability. We haven't had any issues.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Veracode is scalable, but we haven't scaled it up. However, I expect it will work well when we do.

How are customer service and support?

I rate Veracode support a nine out of ten. Their support system is excellent and highly engaged.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We tried some Indian solutions and used third-party scans for static analysis, but Veracode is the first time we have fully integrated an enterprise code security solution.

How was the initial setup?

Veracode is a SaaS solution. Setting it up isn't simple, but it isn't too complex. We deployed Veracode with a three-person in-house team. Veracode requires a decent amount of maintenance. You must perform periodic validation checks on how the engine is performing. 

What was our ROI?

You have to compare the price to the potential cost of data security threats, which could devastate your reputation and revenue overall. We do not doubt that the investment is worth it. It's too early to calculate an ROI, but we anticipate a reduction in overall DevSecOps costs. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Veracode is priced competitively for our market. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We evaluated a few other vendor partners and decided to go with Veracode because of the various features they offered.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Veracode a nine out of ten. If you plan to implement Veracode, your DevSecOps should adopt modularized-based code segregation for better visibility into how this ecosystem works. It's crucial to be clear about the solutions you are procuring. There are multiple options, and not everything will work for you. Understanding your requirements, what your customer needs, and what will work best for your product is essential. Purchase the solution most suitable for your product and your company. 

You should also maximize Veracode's benefit by working closely with the tech support team. We don't use many of the features we have procured. Setting up an ongoing review mechanism with Veracode technical support is critical to better understand the product and ensure you get the maximum return for your investment. These are some points that company leaders need to discuss with their DevSecOps and DevOps teams.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Security Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Feb 21, 2023
Secures our apps with accurate vulnerability detection in a straightforward, efficient solution
Pros and Cons
  • "I like the sandbox, the ability to upload compiled code, and how easy it is."
  • "The sandbox could use some improvement; when creating a sandbox, it requires us to put the application name in twice, which seems unnecessary."

What is our primary use case?

Our primary use cases are uploading and assigning scans, uploading compiled codes into the sandboxes, and searching marks to determine whether scans have been completed.

We have multiple locations, teams, and endpoints; we're a worldwide telecommunications company with over 2000 internal and external apps. Some apps communicate from the outside to the inside, but every app goes through Veracode.

How has it helped my organization?

We have to scan about 2000 apps, and we're already at 366 scanned within the year's first two months. Additionally, the company has been using Veracode for years; both are testaments to the solution's efficiency.

The platform provides visibility into application status at every phase of the development- Veracode Static Analysis, Dynamic Analysis, Software Composition Analysis, and Manual Penetration Testing throughout our SDLC. In terms of DevSecOps processes, the solution makes them quicker and smoother, with less confusion.   

Veracode positively affects our organization's ability to fix flaws; we have a particular app at the moment that failed the scan twice due to its vulnerabilities. Without the solution, we likely wouldn't get that.

The solution has positively affected our organization's overall security posture and will continue to improve it. 

What is most valuable?

I like the sandbox, the ability to upload compiled code, and how easy it is.

It's also straightforward to find scans we've uploaded. 

The solution's ability to prevent vulnerable code from going into production is incredible. I have done several consultations and remediation calls with the app team, and Veracode catches almost everything. It picks up the same issues in everything we scan, and we've done a lot of retests that way; the tool is very proficient in this area.  

Veracode helps our developers save time; it's a straightforward product that shows us the vulnerabilities and allows us to relay them back to the developers. This is faster and more efficient than staff going through the code manually. The solution is like having a proofreading app for our code rather than using a proofreader.  

What needs improvement?

The sandbox could use some improvement; when creating a sandbox, it requires us to put the application name in twice, which seems unnecessary.

For how long have I used the solution?

We've been using the solution for a month and a half. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Veracode is very stable; unlike many programs and apps, I've never had a problem with it.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable; we're a global telecom company, and we use it to scan every one of our over 2000 apps. 

How are customer service and support?

The technical support is excellent. 

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I'm unfamiliar with the solution's pricing, but it must be worth the cost from a company perspective, as we have been using it for years and have no plans to move away from it.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

The product was in place long before I arrived at the company, so I don't know if they evaluated other options.

What other advice do I have?

I rate the solution 10 out of 10. 

I recommend Veracode to any company looking for this type of platform. Though I need to become more familiar with competitor products, I like going into programs and clicking around. Even if I don't initially understand something within Veracode, I can keep going and make sense of it. I updated my resume to include my new experience with the solution.

Veracode reduced the cost of DevSecOps for our organization; we upload a scan, run the test, get the vulnerabilities, and set up a remediation meeting. This makes communication more manageable, and the information is more visible, as all our staff can access the scan results. In several instances, we've consulted with employees from the Veracode side, and they've been very helpful in walking our app team and testers through whatever vulnerabilities we've had issues with.  

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
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reviewer2099616 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior software engineer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Feb 17, 2023
Provides visibility concerning security issues, is scalable, and no maintenance is required
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is the static scan that checks for security issues."
  • "The zip file scanning has room for improvement."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution to scan for and identify vulnerabilities or security issues.

We use a SaaS deployment.

How has it helped my organization?

Before releases, we must ensure that all the security issues identified by Veracode are addressed. Occasionally, some false positives may be encountered, but these can be safely ignored. We are usually satisfied with the accuracy of the report as all the important security issues are identified and addressed allowing us to focus on our release sooner.

All the applications that are going to production in our large company are required to pass through Veracode, which provides us with a uniform standard that everyone must adhere to. This standard allows us to ensure the quality of our products before they go to market.

Veracode may not seem to immediately save our developers time, and it may even seem tedious at times. Ultimately, however, it can be extremely useful in identifying issues and vulnerabilities before they become larger problems, making it a valuable resource.

Veracode helped our security posture by checking security gaps in the production environment.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the static scan that checks for security issues. We use Veracode for this purpose; we also use the solution for our UI, but for the backend, we only use the static scan. I'm not sure what it is called, but it is one of two scans, the other one being dynamic. We only use the static scan to identify any security issues.

Veracode assists in the prevention of vulnerable code from reaching production by providing a comprehensive review of security risks and comprehensive reports with thorough descriptions of the vulnerabilities. This allows us to address any security gaps in the release. Based on the severity, we should determine the standards for release. We should not have any security issues with a severity of medium or higher before releasing.

Veracode provides us with ultimate visibility concerning security issues. Additionally, we use OWASP, which checks our dependencies to identify any potential weaknesses, but Veracode is the only tool we use to check our source code. With Veracode, we have the capability to recognize any security issues in our source code.

What needs improvement?

The false positives have room for improvement. Sometimes, we will get false positives, which we mark as mitigated. However, it can be annoying when they come up again in the next release. Every time a new person is doing the work, they may not be aware of the history of the issue. They must then check the false positive again and mark it as mitigated, and it may come up again in the future. False positives can be an irritating and time-consuming issue for developers to deal with. Investigating them can be a waste of time, as they have already been looked into. This can be frustrating for those involved. False positives waste our time and resources.

The zip file scanning has room for improvement. Sometimes when we upload the zip files for scanning, it can take a long time to get the report. This can take up to a day. Unfortunately, even after waiting a day, sometimes we find that nothing happened and we have to start the process over. This is both time-consuming and frustrating, as we feel the system has crashed.

The reports have room for improvement. I believe the reports are thorough but can become overwhelming with unnecessary information that may not be pertinent to the developer. I'd prefer to have customizable reports that allow us to select which elements we'd like to include.

I believe the usability of the UI needs to be improved. For example, when we navigate away from a page, it should remember our last location and take us back there instead of sending us to the homepage. Additionally, it should be easier to navigate between pages without having to refresh the page each time.

Veracode should provide potential customers with better training materials and resources to help them make a more informed decision before purchasing the product. This could include tutorials, demonstrations, more about how the product works, the user interface, the quality of Veracode's reports, and more. It is unclear if these resources are already available, but they should be made more visible if so.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for over one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The report is usually ready without any problems, but occasionally there may be a crash or other issue occurring in the background that prevents it from being ready. This happens about 10% of the time. The solution is primarily stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I haven't experienced any scalability issues so far. This is likely because the job is always the same and the files we upload remain the same. We haven't had to change any parameters in the input, so scalability hasn't been a concern.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We used CodeSonar to analyze various aspects of our source code, and we already utilize OWASP to assess the security risks of our dependencies.

What other advice do I have?

I give the solution an eight out of ten.

One of the applications we supported through Veracode is designed for use by travelers of an airline. The application handles everything from searching for availability to obtaining tickets.

The solution does not require any maintenance. I am logging into my organization's portal, from which I have a direct link to access Veracode. I do not need to do anything else, such as create content or install anything.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Nathan S - PeerSpot reviewer
VP of Product at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Jan 1, 2023
Useful scanning, highly scalable, and quick setup
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of Veracode Static Analysis is the scanning."
  • "Veracode Static Analysis can improve the false positive. There are always improvements that can be done to the false positive rate. There are some things that get flagged that are not an issue. However, it is not a huge concern."

What is our primary use case?

We use Veracode Static Analysis in the IDE for our engineers to be able to catch security issues while they're coding. Additionally, we use it for the Veracode verified program to show that we're scanning and compliant, and we get the third-party seal of approval.

It's a scanning security, static analysis code scanning software.

How has it helped my organization?

Veracode Static Analysis has benefited our company because we are catching potential security issues earlier in the pipeline. Before anything goes to human code review, Veracode Static Analysis catches issues as the engineer is working in their IDE.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of Veracode Static Analysis is the scanning.

What needs improvement?

Veracode Static Analysis can improve the false positive. There are always improvements that can be done to the false positive rate. There are some things that get flagged that are not an issue. However, it is not a huge concern.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Veracode Static Analysis for approximately 18 months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Veracode Static Analysis is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have got 5 million lines of code and it hasn't choked at all but seems to run just fine.

We have approximately 40 users and most of those are frontline engineers. Additionally, we have security officers who use it to run reports and team leads that use it for training. We plan to increase our usage when we have new deployments.

I rate the scalability of Veracode Static Analysis a ten out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

I have not used the support from Veracode Static Analysis.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We used HCL AppScan prior to Veracode Static Analysis.

How was the initial setup?

The deployment can be done in approximately 10 minutes. We use Bitbucket Pipelines and Veracode Static Analysis is integrated into our deployment pipelines.

I rate the initial setup of Veracode Static Analysis an eight out of ten.

What about the implementation team?

We did the deployment of the solution in-house. We typically can do the deployments with one person.

What was our ROI?

I cannot say we have had a return on investment because we haven't had any security incidents, but we didn't have any before using Veracode Static Analysis either.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The price of Veracode Static Analysis is expensive. There is an annual fee to use the solution and the company is upfront with the pricing model and fees.

I rate the price of Veracode Static Analysis a three out of ten.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We evaluated Checkmarx and Synopsys before choosing Veracode Static Analysis.

What other advice do I have?

My advice to others is if they use Veracode Static Analysis they are using a very solid solution. You get what you pay for. It's an expensive solution, but it's very good. You're going to save a lot of time and a lot of headaches with fewer false positives, but you're going to pay for it. It's good if you want to automate something into your pipeline and it's going to run fast and give you good results. I would choose Veracode Static Analysis, but be cognizant of the cost.

I rate Veracode Static Analysis an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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