We use Veracode to scan our websites at the beginning of the development process. When we are ready to launch a new application on the website, we upload it to Veracode for scanning. Veracode finds any vulnerabilities in the code and returns the results to us. We must then resolve all of the vulnerabilities and mitigate any risks before we can publish the application. We have also set up recurring scans, so that any time we release a new version of the same application, Veracode will automatically scan it again to ensure that we have not missed any vulnerabilities. We have been using Veracode for six or seven of our websites.
Senior Web Developer at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Provides detailed visibility, prevents vulnerable code, and has great support
Pros and Cons
- "We like the fact that all the issues are identified and that Veracode provides sufficient information on how to resolve them."
- "Sometimes, the scans halt or drop for some reason, and we need to get help from Veracode to fix it."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
Veracode's ability to prevent vulnerable code from entering production is comprehensive and effective.
Veracode has been very helpful as a preliminary step to launching our products to ensure that they are secure. It has also helped our developers learn the security checkpoints that we need to follow so that they can code with security in mind.
It provides visibility into the status of our applications at every phase of development throughout the software development lifecycle. We heavily use the Veracode Greenlight plugin for Visual Studio to scan and check our code as we write it. Veracode also helps us to develop our applications securely. We have configured our QA websites to be scanned by Veracode so that we do not push anything into production that is insecure.
I recently encountered a Veracode false positive, but we immediately mitigated it on our end. Veracode also filed the case and will include it in their code to mark it as a false positive. We took action after that.
False positives are rare. Veracode provides us with enough information about the issue, so we can usually identify them as we go through the report. We are also learning from the issues and from Veracode itself. If a false positive is reported, it is fine and does not have a significant impact on us.
Veracode has been incorporated into our process, which helps us fix flaws. Whenever we develop external websites, we consider the code, the scanning, and everything else involved. This ensures that we are prepared and have enough time to receive the scan results and fix any issues. We have essentially incorporated this into the lifecycle of our project, which I believe is very valuable.
What is most valuable?
We like the fact that all the issues are identified and that Veracode provides sufficient information on how to resolve them. This is very helpful if we need to troubleshoot problems ourselves, as we have plenty of information at our disposal. Additionally, we appreciate the option to request a consultation directly from the issue itself. Whenever there is a problem, there is a small button that says "Reach out to a consultant." We can then schedule a call with a consultant who can help us resolve the issue.
What needs improvement?
Veracode provides us with some usage metrics. These metrics are based on the number of times we use Veracode, which is tied to our static scans. We only use static scans when we make changes to our code, and we have a part of our pipeline that runs the Veracode scan whenever we make a change or deploy the code. However, we don't deploy code very often because we have 20-30 websites in our company and we don't dedicate a lot of time to each individual website. So, when we do make changes, we will run the scan because it's part of the pipeline, but this has been affecting our usage metrics. We're not sure why Veracode's usage metrics are designed this way, but maybe they can provide some insight. We use these metrics, but we're now thinking about getting different metrics from Veracode. I started looking into setting up some dashboards myself so that we can have our own dashboard and statistics, such as how many flaws we've resolved in the past six months or how many issues we've identified when we're deploying a new website. We're more interested in these types of statistics than in how many times we're using Veracode because fixing flaws is the value that we're getting out of Veracode. Maybe setting up a new dashboard would be helpful, but that's something that Veracode can provide clarity or insight on.
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For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Veracode for four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Sometimes, the scans halt or drop for some reason, and we need to get help from Veracode to fix it. However, this is not a major issue.
How are customer service and support?
I opened a support ticket to use Veracode's consultant feature. When the consultant called me, the consultation was very smooth and easy. He had already reviewed the flaw that I had mentioned, my description of the issue, and the issue itself. He was able to provide good insight and help me resolve the issue quickly. I have done this a few times before, and the consultants are always well-prepared and give me all the suggestions I need. They already have a lot of information on their website, but they also go above and beyond by providing additional information and specific instructions when I schedule a consultation call. They have been very helpful in the past.
How was the initial setup?
The deployment was straightforward. Three people were involved in the deployment.
What about the implementation team?
The implementation was completed in-house.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Veracode nine out of ten.
Veracode has a bit of a learning curve to get used to its different modules, such as our integrations, APIs, and our policies, as well as getting insights. However, my experience is that once everything is set up and scanned on the website, I really like the process of reviewing the flaws that Veracode lists and responding to the resolution steps that it provides. I also appreciate the ability to set up a consultation call and have the issue resolved. I think these are the steps that I really like, and they are helpful to me as a developer. Veracode helps me to learn about security considerations first and foremost, both while creating an app and after, and that has been a good experience for me.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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Chief Technology Officer at ELEARNINGFORCE International ApS
Brings clarity to the flaws we can mitigate, increasing our security level to highest possible standard
Pros and Cons
- "It changes the DevSecOps process because we find flaws much earlier in the development life cycle, and we also spot third-party software that we don't allow on developers' machines."
- "There might be room for improvement in the in-app guidance and the tips and tricks for the developer about how to progress. We would like more insight into the development environment, where they would get guidance on how to avoid flaws."
What is our primary use case?
We use it for security, to analyze our code.
How has it helped my organization?
It changes the DevSecOps process because we find flaws much earlier in the development life cycle, and we also spot third-party software that we don't allow on developers' machines.
It's bringing clarity to the flaws that we can mitigate, and that's the main purpose. We can have a brisk conversation about the flaws. Not all flaws need to be fixed because there might be other protection measures implemented.
Veracode has increased our level of security to the highest possible standard, so we have been able to be ISO certified and meet Microsoft compliance. We have met many industrial standards from a compliance perspective by having this high level of security and trust in our application. That applies to our platform as well, because the dynamic analysis has opened up vulnerabilities in the platform.
What is most valuable?
We are using three of the features. Static analysis, dynamic analysis, and the code composition for third parties. We also use their Security Labs for training.
Veracode does a great job of preventing vulnerable code from going into production, and its policy reporting for compliance is also very good. It meets our needs.
And if you use it correctly and bring early feedback into the developers' environment, it provides visibility into application status at every phase of development. But if you only use it as an analysis after the product has been built, then you don't have the whole life cycle. So it really depends on how you integrate Veracode. For us, it gives full insights.
What needs improvement?
There might be room for improvement in the in-app guidance and the tips and tricks for the developer about how to progress. We would like more insight into the development environment, where they would get guidance on how to avoid flaws.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Veracode for the last three years.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We use SonarCloud, which does a different type of analysis on the static code but not on the compiled code. It's a different way of detecting security flaws.
How was the initial setup?
I was involved in the deployment of the solution all the way through, from purchase to acquisition and deployment. It involved a lot of new learning. But we had a very good implementation consultant from Veracode assigned to us who made it pretty simple for us. I don't think we could have done it ourselves.
We did a proof-of-value exercise, which included educating two senior developers. The total implementation time was about two months. We focused on one area of our application and got the scanning process up and running and stable. Then we started applying it to more applications.
We only used two people from our organization to complete the work. Then we educated all the developers about using the extension with the EDI. We then found a person who would be responsible on each delivery team who ensures that their application is maintained within our policy level. Each team is responsible for keeping their application within those standards.
What about the implementation team?
We got help directly from Veracode. I would rate their help at eight or nine out of 10. They helped us implement it into our pipelines, daily processes, and software. And they helped us understand how to mitigate the flaws and how to open up consultation hours if there was something we disagreed with, such as false positives. They gave us very good onboarding and implementation.
What was our ROI?
From a commercial perspective, the impact that the Veracode certification has had on our ability to sell to large enterprises is non-debatable. The return on investment has been met, for sure. It took six months and occurred when we had finished implementing and got the certification.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We haven't really done any price checks on the competitors.
We purchased a Security Labs license to keep our developers trained in new security practices.
Every development company is different. If someone is looking at Veracode but concerned about the price, it probably depends on their technology stack. There are pros and cons for every decision. As a happy customer, I can say that the service level that I have received from Veracode has been high and understandable every time That also counts a lot. And it's not about the software; it's about how we actually utilize the software best.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We had three or four other candidates from the reports that we evaluated from a user review site, but we ended up deciding to use Veracode because it had the best price and match for our technology stack.
At that time, Veracode's advantage was predominantly because it was SaaS-based software, and the implementation team was very supportive in making sure that we got it properly integrated into our processes.
What other advice do I have?
The false-positive rate is constantly maturing. It's very much based on how many respond back. It's learning based on the false positives. My team thinks that it's better to have a false positive many times than miss a real one. The effect on developer confidence in the solution when fixing vulnerabilities is that it sometimes leads to frustration because they find that it's slowing them down, but the way that the engine is constantly maturing means it is becoming better and better.
I don't think any security or quality analysis tool brings speed. But it increases the quality, both from a risk/security and reliability perspective. But if you're looking at productivity, none of these tools bring productivity. They mitigate risk. It has not made our development process faster.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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VP, DevSecOps Engineer at Truist
Has Greenlight plugin which is useful for quality checks of code
Pros and Cons
- "I appreciate Veracode's SAST and SCA features, which help to find open-source vulnerabilities. I'd estimate it's about 98% accurate, though some false positives occasionally exist. Our team has been using it for a long time."
- "The solution should include monthly guidelines, a calendar, or a newsletter highlighting the top vulnerabilities and how to resolve them using Veracode. Its policies should be up-to-date with NIST standards and OWASP policies."
What is our primary use case?
We use Veracode for static code analysis of our applications in two main ways: reactively and proactively. For the reactive approach, we run automatic scans nightly after developers merge changes from feature branches into the release branch. Proactively, we use the Veracode Greenlight plugin, which checks for vulnerabilities when developers try to commit code, even on feature branches, only allowing commits after passing these checks.
What is most valuable?
I appreciate Veracode's SAST and SCA features, which help to find open-source vulnerabilities. I'd estimate it's about 98% accurate, though some false positives occasionally exist. Our team has been using it for a long time.
We sometimes use the free access to the tool's application security consulting team. We reach out to them when we've tried to change our code based on its recommendations but still can't achieve 100% green status. They help us fix issues in real-time through screen sharing and development work.
We saw the tool's benefits long ago when we first implemented it. Security is a top priority for us when working for a bank. We recognized the solution as one of the best tools in the market and decided to integrate it into our pipeline. We set up quality checks in our pipelines so that any code with high or critical vulnerabilities can't even be deployed to the development environment. This proved helpful for our team. Now, we have a quality gate that checks the Veracode status before any code goes into production. If Veracode scanning shows no vulnerabilities, the code can only be deployed to production. We strictly follow this process and have made Veracode an integral part of our Software Development Life Cycle approach.
Veracode has also helped us save time, especially with its proactive approach. The Greenlight plugin works directly in our IDE and is particularly helpful.
What needs improvement?
The solution should include monthly guidelines, a calendar, or a newsletter highlighting the top vulnerabilities and how to resolve them using Veracode. Its policies should be up-to-date with NIST standards and OWASP policies.
I think if it could be enhanced with AI capabilities similar to Copilot, it could be even more beneficial in guiding developers and catching potential issues early in the development process. The solution should also come up with docker images.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product for six years.
How are customer service and support?
The product's support is good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The solution's deployment is easy.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the overall product an eight out of ten.
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Associate Software Engineer at a outsourcing company with 201-500 employees
Helps prevent vulnerable code, significantly reduces build time and investigation time
Pros and Cons
- "The Veracode support team is excellent."
- "I would like Veracode to add more language support."
What is our primary use case?
Previously, finding security issues in our complex healthcare software was a time-consuming process. Manually reviewing all logs took half our time. However, Veracode has revolutionized our workflow.
With Veracode's automated solution, we now receive daily reports highlighting security vulnerabilities. This allows us to address issues promptly, significantly reducing the previous two to three-week investigation period.
Veracode also eliminates the need for manual testing, freeing up our team for other tasks. Its user-friendly interface provides comprehensive scans, and detailed reports, and even pinpoints specific lines of code causing issues.
This shift-left approach has greatly improved our development process, resulting in fewer customer complaints. Proactive vulnerability detection and efficient issue resolution have significantly enhanced our team's productivity.
How has it helped my organization?
Veracode does a great job preventing vulnerable code from going into production. For enterprise-level companies, saving time is paramount. Previously, manual testing took days and still didn't uncover as many issues as Veracode now identifies. Despite having a skilled testing team, their workload has been reduced by 70 percent thanks to Veracode. This newfound efficiency has revealed vulnerabilities we wouldn't have found otherwise. Veracode excels at showcasing issues and their severity, extending beyond violation errors to encompass potential security risks and logic-related issues. Its user-friendly interface simplifies the process for all users, regardless of their technical expertise. As a developer, I recognize the immense effort behind Veracode's seamless operation. It automates the grunt work, freeing up our developers to focus on other tasks.
The policy reporting for ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations is good. Veracode covers a vast majority of industry standards and identifies areas within our code that don't comply with those standards, providing remediation suggestions.
Veracode provides comprehensive visibility into application security throughout the entire Software Development Lifecycle. During the coding stage, Veracode scans the entire codebase for vulnerabilities. Additionally, we utilize Veracode's static analysis capabilities for further security assessment. Once the product is published and deployed to the production environment, Veracode analyzes the entire software stack to identify any potential security risks. In short, Veracode plays a vital role in various stages of our software development and production process.
Veracode has significantly improved our speed in fixing software flaws. It has also transformed our approach to addressing issues. Previously, we spent considerable time investigating the root cause of errors in the code. Now, thanks to Veracode, we can devote more of our intellectual resources to directly fixing the system, which ultimately results in a more efficient product for our users.
It has significantly reduced our build time. We automate our builds every day, running them between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM. Once the build is complete, Veracode scans the entire build and provides a report by 6:00 or 7:00 AM. This allows us to review any new issues in the build by the time we start work at 9:00 AM, enabling us to address them quickly. Previously, this process took several days, but with Veracode, it now takes just a few hours. We now continuously review and fix issues every day, leading to significant time savings compared to our previous weekly review process.
Veracode has significantly enhanced our security posture by improving our security practices and increasing the efficiency of our security team. Additionally, we are now experiencing a decrease in the number of errors reaching production. Previously, our development process involved developers building and deploying code, then sending it to the security team for evaluation and subsequent feedback. This cycle is often repeated multiple times, leading to delays and inefficiencies. However, with the implementation of Veracode Greenlight, developers are now empowered to test their code directly, effectively shifting our first layer of security. This shift has enabled us to deliver even more secure products while simultaneously saving substantial amounts of time.
What needs improvement?
I would like Veracode to add more language support.
To use the Veracode extensions, we need to create a file in a folder and name it "prevention and filters." It would be more user-friendly if Veracode could automate this process by creating the file automatically when the Greenlight extension is installed. Additionally, a pop-up tool for security could be shown to guide users through the process making it more user-friendly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Veracode for six months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Veracode has been a stable platform for us to date.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Veracode can scale based on the price tier selected. I would rate the scalability of Veracode a nine out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
The Veracode support team is excellent. I had an issue removing an account, so I emailed support. They created a case for me within one minute and sent me an automated email with a registered ticket. Within five to ten minutes, I was contacted by a support representative who quickly understood my problem.
My account had expired on the platform but hadn't been deleted from the backend. The representative understood this right away and provided a solution for a hard delete. He was also very knowledgeable but explained that he needed the administrator's permission to proceed. He suggested I add him to the thread, and everything was resolved smoothly.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Veracode a nine out of ten.
Minimal maintenance is required for Veracode.
We are not concerned that Veracode does not scan source code, as we believe scanning binary code is a more advantageous option.
Since security is paramount for applications, utilizing Veracode to identify and remediate vulnerabilities is a wise investment. This approach frees up valuable time and resources, allowing for more efficient progress.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
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System Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Helps ensure compliance, clearly identifies vulnerable code, and saves us time
Pros and Cons
- "The feature I like most in Veracode is that it clearly specifies the line in the entire file where a vulnerability is found."
- "The interface is basic and has room for improvement."
What is our primary use case?
As a full-stack developer, I am also involved with DebOps tasks. When deploying to different environments, we have stages that must be passed as part of DevOps. One of the primary stages that must be passed while deploying to Jenkins is Veracode Analysis. We also have SonarQube analysis, which typically checks code quality, code coverage, and other aspects, such as whether there are any bots or vulnerabilities. Once the code quality test is passed, it enters Veracode analysis. During Veracode analysis, the code is checked for vulnerabilities. Veracode also checks to see if any outdated jobs are being used in the code and suggests better versions to use. All of this information is clearly displayed in the Veracode analysis results. Veracode is linked to JFrog Artifactory, which is a repository of all the jobs available on the market. Veracode uses this information to choose which jobs to use and which jobs to fix. Veracode also explains the possible errors in the code.
How has it helped my organization?
We do not receive many threats. The threats are very minimal. Therefore, I have never been in a situation where Veracode had to save me from vulnerable code entering production. However, it is still helpful for us and our managers to access our code to see what is happening and what can be improved using Veracode.
Veracode is constantly being updated and improved. I started using it in October 2022, and at first, we didn't receive much training on it. As a result, we struggled to understand its features at first. However, after some interface changes, I found it easier to catch up. After six months or so, we were able to easily identify and understand what was happening. We use SBOM, and I believe that Veracode is improving significantly in its ability to assess specific vulnerabilities. For example, they are now trying to identify SQL-related injections as well. This is something that I appreciate.
The policy reporting ensures compliance with industry standards and regulations. It also provides a detailed report with multiple options. We can easily generate a report of four to ten pages, or even a one-page report. I really like the way Veracode generates reports on assessments. It's my favorite feature.
It provides visibility into application status at every phase of development, but we must manually scan applications to check the assessment for a specific application or after deploying it to a particular environment. I think they can change this so it automatically scans for us.
The false positive rate is low.
Veracode has improved our organization's ability to fix flaws, and fixing vulnerabilities has sometimes required us to develop new features. This has actually helped us and made our applications better.
It has helped our developers save a lot of time. Jobs are constantly changing and upgrading, Veracode allows us to easily assess the security of our jobs in 10-15 minutes, instead of 40-60 minutes.
Veracode helps us improve our security posture. Once we identify and fix the vulnerabilities Veracode finds, we no longer face any threats.
What is most valuable?
The feature I like most in Veracode is that it clearly specifies the line in the entire file where a vulnerability is found. For example, if there is a vulnerability on line 32 of the demo.java file, Veracode will clearly state that and also tell me the severity of the threat, such as moderate, high, or very high.
What needs improvement?
The interface is basic and has room for improvement.
The main problem I have faced with Veracode is that it does not integrate well with JFrog Artifactory, the repository where all our jobs are stored. This means that sometimes jobs are not reflected in the Veracode report, which is a major drawback.
We have a Maven repository provided by Maven itself, which is widely used by all developers. It is the heart of these jobs, and every detail is available in the jobs. So when Veracode says that a specific job is not vulnerable, but the Maven repository says that it is, I don't think Veracode is updated daily. This is a problem because if I fix the job, taking two to three hours to do so, and then Veracode is updated two weeks later and linked to the Maven repository again, Veracode may show that the job is no longer vulnerable. This is a threat, as it wastes a lot of time for developers. As developers, we usually have deadlines to meet for moving to particular environments, such as UAT or production. Veracode is wasting our efforts by not being updated daily.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Veracode for one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability can be improved. There are times when we don't see our applications and have to ask a Veracode support person to add them.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Veracode is scalable, and we have not had any issues with the Microsoft and Solar components that we use. It has always worked seamlessly, and we have the ability to scale up to 15 components on our end.
How are customer service and support?
We only had to use the technical support once and it was fine.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Veracode eight out of ten.
There is minimal maintenance required from developers. The infrastructure team will take care of it. So, let's say there is one application, four microservice components, and six flow components. In that case, two members can easily maintain the Veracode platform.
I am one of five member developers from India who are using Veracode. We also have locations in Spain, Mexico, and London.
I recommend Veracode for organizations that are not in the cloud and still working on-premises.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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CyberSec professional at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Helps save our developers time, improves our security posture, and increases visibility
Pros and Cons
- "The integration of static testing with our Azure DevOps CI pipeline was easy."
- "The security labs integration has room for improvement."
What is our primary use case?
We are using Veracode to shift development left. Therefore, we want to train our team of third-party vendors and improve our code security.
How has it helped my organization?
Veracode has been effective at preventing vulnerable code from entering production. I can easily enable the support team. Additionally, the reports are free. Although we are at the beginning of our journey, I can see that Veracode is capturing vulnerabilities.
The cooperation between the security team and the development team is improving, and our security team's visibility is increasing. As a result, we are achieving better and better results, and Veracode is helping to improve our security posture.
I am using Veracode's preconfigured policies because I find them useful and complex.
I am satisfied with Veracode's visibility into application status at every phase of development.
We can see that false positives are quite low, around five to ten percent.
We can add notes to any false positives during static analysis testing so that our developers can see the notes and avoid wasting time on them.
Veracode's reporting function and executive summary help us emphasize the security of our business-critical products to our business, which also helps us get sponsorship from our management to fix flaws and move forward.
Veracode helps our developers save 10 percent of their time by identifying security flaws early in the development process. This allows us to fix the flaws before they go into production, which is more efficient and cost-effective.
Veracode has helped us improve our security posture.
What is most valuable?
The admin ID can be downloaded into Visual Studio, for example, and developers can use that directive without having to type code. I think this is the best feature of Veracode.
The integration of static testing with our Azure DevOps CI pipeline was easy.
What needs improvement?
Veracode's support could be better. It is limited and slow.
The security labs integration has room for improvement. Currently, it is not possible to see the security labs training reports on the dashboard. These reports are only available separately in the security labs platform. I think that adding the dashboards for integration would be a good area of improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Veracode for almost six months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Veracode is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Veracode is easy to scale.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support needs to improve its response times and the details of its responses.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
The deployment was somewhat complex because some of the documentation was outdated, which caused some problems. There was confusion about how to implement the static pipeline scan. It took some time to find the correct articles and speak with the support team to implement Veracode.
The deployment took a couple of hours and required one DevOps and one tech person.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Veracode is fairly priced.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before selecting Veracode, we evaluated SonarQube and Codacy. We chose Veracode because of its comprehensiveness and its ability to provide us with a solution for each phase of the software development life cycle. Veracode offers both dynamic code analysis and static code analysis solutions. With Veracode, we were able to get everything we needed in one place, without having to sign contracts with multiple vendors.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Veracode eight out of ten.
We deployed Veracode in one location and have ten users.
I recommend Veracode based on the script language being used.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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Security Engineer at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Good for legacy technologies but the DAST engines are primitive
Pros and Cons
- "The solution can scan old databases and old code written 20 years back."
- "One of the most important areas that need improvement for Veracode is its DaaS. Veracode's DAST engines are primitive."
What is our primary use case?
I worked as a security tester for a service-based Indian IT company. I had the admin right on the application where I used to provide access to other developers so they could execute unit-level tests directly from their console. There are many types of security testing activities, such as false positive analysis or looking into the code from a secure point of view, getting the mitigations done, and then retesting the applications.
How has it helped my organization?
We initially had more than 15,000 vulnerabilities. Veracode helped us to regulate all the teams. I gave the consult level access and a basic level of access to developers. My manager and I trained the developers in secure coding practices.
DevSecOps is a process that helps improve security in software development. From a DevSec perspective, it is a great way to improve security in software development. However, from a DAST perspective, it is not as good because the results cannot be easily integrated into the CI/CD pipeline. Integration with Jenkins is seamless. It didn't make much of a difference for us, but it could be different for other applications of the latest technology. Veracode has the feature of issue creation in the Jira portal itself. For example, if we're scanning an application and Veracode reports 15 issues after the security scan is complete, the solution will automatically create Jira tasks related to security, which can be assigned to the appropriate developers. Veracode is good from that perspective, but it needs more evolution. The solution needs moderation because if by some chance a big module or issue pops up, we could get 10,000 issues. That would be a real complication from the Jira point of view.
When it comes to false positives, I used Veracode for two-and-a-half years and it has been fine and fair.
When our developers find a false positive it doesn't make much of a difference. They are just happy knowing what is wrong and right. Developers know how to code, but they don't know secure coding. We are generally there to guide them and most of the time, I used to do the false positive analysis by myself and not leave it to the developers. The developers would get a refined and concrete number of vulnerabilities to quickly work on. In some cases, the developers also find issues that we missed because we have to work on multiple applications at once.
I don't believe there's any cost related to the machine-learning side of Veracode, but it takes a lot of time because SaaS issues are those that couldn't be resolved by a junior or intermediate-level developer generally. Most of the time, these issues are resolved by people with five-plus years of experience because there are security issues. To understand the security complications, we need to have some knowledge of the architecture and design levels of the application. If we don't have design-level information, it's difficult to correct. Without a senior-level developer to guide us, it can cost us a lot. The senior resources getting deployed could be used elsewhere for more development activities. However, the mitigation is provided by Veracode and the detailed report is very good.
Veracode has helped fix flaws affecting our organization by making the applications a lot more secure.
What is most valuable?
We use a code review-based tool, so the unique aspect of Veracode is that it is really good for legacy or old technologies. It can scan old databases and old code written 20 years back.
Depending on the technology we are working with, the solution's ability to prevent vulnerable code from going into production whether it is Java-based code or ASP.net, the efficient number of identification codes is the best in the market for legacy technologies. I would use Fortify or Checkmarx to test accordingly using the latest code.
The best feature I like about Veracode is the ability to give low-level access to accounts. The identity access management system is really good and we can even integrate it with the ID. For example, if we're coding in Eclipse or something similar we can push the code from the ID directly into Veracode's backend to have its security tested. It is cloud-hosted and the downtime is very minimal. We could check the results anywhere, anytime. This makes the platform's independence very good.
The solution provides visibility into application status at every phase of development. We can see and make adjustments accordingly at each level.
Veracode is a great solution for old applications. I would only recommend Veracode for older applications.
What needs improvement?
One of the most important areas that need improvement for Veracode is its DAST. Veracode's DAST engines are primitive. They need to work on that. It needs to be their number one priority.
The number of vulnerabilities and quality of the latest technology when compared to other scan engines such as Fortify and Checkmarx is not as good.
Veracode has multiple sides when it comes to dynamic testing. They offer software composition analysis, dynamic scans, and static scans. However, I would not recommend Veracode for dynamic testing because it wasn't able to scan many of our applications properly. Some of the other solutions were really efficient and proactively reported a lot of vulnerabilities. The Veracode scanner was not able to properly scan the applications because of authentication issues and login issues. HP Web Inspect and Microfocus Web Inspect allow us to make scripts by ourselves, which will then enable the scanner to scan the website in a more proper and systematic way. There were a lot of complications with Veracode's dynamic point of view, and a negligible amount of vulnerabilities were reported. On the other hand, when I tried Next Parker or Micro Focus Web Inspect, things were really good.
If we have to scan the latest code, for example, if we have written a piece of code in Angular or Node.js, we can't consider the solution because it is not as good as other solutions using newer code.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Veracode for two and a half years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Veracode is stable, but every now and then something breaks. From a stability standpoint, I would give the solution a seven out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Veracode is scalable. I give the scalability a ten out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is really slow. Their availability is sparse. It sometimes takes two months to have a resolution.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Negative
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I started my career with Veracode, a DAST review tool. I worked there for two-and-a-half years.
How was the initial setup?
The solution is not deployed on our systems. It is cloud-based and only requires logging on.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The requirements for the code determine whether Veracode is the best option or not. If the code is 15 to 20 years old, and it is very important, then Veracode is the best option. If the code is very new, then I wouldn't want to spend any money on the solution. It all depends on the requirements.
There is a fee to scale up the solution, which I consider expensive.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did POCs and collaborated with Fortify, Veracode, and Checkmarx to see who gives the best results for all the applications. Veracode gave the best results, so we chose them for our organization.
What other advice do I have?
I give the solution a six out of ten.
Veracode has not directly helped our developers save time. There was no interaction between the Veracode team and us, so it was minimal whenever some issues such as false positives are reported by the solution. There were some issues with the Veracode engines a few times that required customer support to resolve.
I used to go to Veracode's website and log in. It was updated automatically, and I could access it from multiple devices. I'm not sure which cloud they were using, but it was managed by Veracode.
We have around 18 people using Veracode and two of them are administrators.
Veracode is accessed via a website on the internet. Their backend team takes care of any maintenance that is needed.
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?
Other
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Lead Consultant DevOps and Infrastructure at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
Prevents vulnerable code, offers end-to-end visibility, and saves our developers time
Pros and Cons
- "This static analysis helps ensure a secure application rollout across all environments."
- "The scanning takes a lot of time to complete."
What is our primary use case?
We use Veracode to scan the applications.
How has it helped my organization?
Veracode's ability to prevent vulnerable code from entering the production environment is good.
Using Veracode's ASC team is easy. I can send them an email and arrange a call from the app. They were helpful when I had issues or questions about using the app.
Free access to the ASC team is a significant advantage because they possess in-depth knowledge of the product and are readily available for assistance.
It is innovative when it comes to features.
Veracode helps our organization with security scanning. We realized the benefit of Veracode as soon as it was deployed.
The policy reporting is valuable because it provides two key benefits: first, it generates a security score for our application. Second, it offers comprehensive reporting that details both the vulnerabilities found and the potential risks they pose to our application.
Veracode can provide visibility into application status at every phase of development.
It assists our application team in fixing flaws by identifying issues and guiding the team toward resolving them.
Veracode helps our developers save time by ensuring the code is secure.
Veracode helps us improve our overall security posture. When a Veracode report shows no vulnerabilities, it indicates a strong security position. This allows the security team to sign off on approvals more efficiently, as a clean Veracode report is a key factor in their evaluation process.
Veracode is a valuable tool for a shift-left security strategy. It helps save overall development time, money, and effort by identifying and resolving security vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle.
What is most valuable?
I find Veracode's SASD feature to be the most beneficial because it enables us to proactively identify security vulnerabilities in our application code before deployment. This static analysis helps ensure a secure application rollout across all environments.
What needs improvement?
The scanning takes a lot of time to complete.
Veracode offers comprehensive visibility into application security throughout the development lifecycle. However, due to cost constraints, we are not currently utilizing all available analysis types.
I would like Veracode to introduce infrastructure as code scanning.
Instead of relying on emails, it would be beneficial if Veracode offered a built-in tool for logging and managing issue tickets.
Veracode sometimes performs maintenance without notifying clients in advance, which can cause disruption.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Veracode for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
For the most part, Veracode is stable but there are times when we have downtime due to maintenance that we are not informed of.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate the scalability of Veracode nine out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support has been great at fixing any issues I've had.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
My client in the banking industry previously used Black Duck before switching to Veracode.
Veracode's end-to-end testing offers a significant advantage over other solutions by providing a comprehensive security solution. This includes capabilities for static analysis, dynamic scanning, and even penetration testing. However, the cost associated with dynamic scanning and penetration testing may deter some clients from utilizing these features.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
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.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Veracode eight out of ten.
Maintenance is performed by Veracode.
During a Veracode evaluation, consider the following factors: Evaluate the time required for Veracode to complete a scan. Faster scans allow for quicker feedback and integration into development workflows. Consider the overall cost of Veracode, including licensing fees and any associated charges for scans. Assess Veracode's orchestration tools, particularly its compatibility with your existing CI/CD pipeline. Ideally, Veracode should offer seamless integration for easy adoption. Evaluate the availability and variety of connectors Veracode offers for integration with your development tools. A wider range of connectors simplifies the integration process.
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?
Other
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Chief Security Officer at Digite
It's a solution our customers trust, so when we share the report they know we've done our due diligence
Pros and Cons
- "Veracode has good support for microservices, and I also like the sandbox environment. For example, when introducing a new component, we can scan it in a sandbox environment. It will not impact the main environment. When our team fixes it, they. can push it to the production environment when the results are acceptable."
- "The interface is one thing I find a little challenging. Veracode's interface feels a little outdated compared to other solutions, and it could be modernized. I'm mostly happy with the features, but Vercaode could add Docker image scanning."
What is our primary use case?
We use Veracode for static application security testing, dynamic testing, and software composition analysis. My company's engineering team has about 50 people who use Veracode across multiple product lines.
How has it helped my organization?
The main benefit of Veracode is that we can deliver better, more secure software. Our customers also trust Veracode. When we share the Veracode report, they see that we have gone through all the due diligence.
Veracode aligns with SOC, ISO, and other types of certifications. It helps with compliance that Veracode has all these reporting formats. The solution provides visibility at every stage of development. We have automated almost everything through integration with Jenkins. As soon as the developer commits, it triggers the static scan for the main branches. We don't need to trigger the scan manually or do a follow-up to see if it's done scanning.
The solution saves time by reporting issues and recommendations that help developers fix the reported vulnerabilities faster. I estimate that it improved developer productivity by about 10 percent.
What is most valuable?
Veracode has good support for microservices, and I also like the sandbox environment. For example, when introducing a new component, we can scan it in a sandbox environment. It will not impact the main environment. When our team fixes it, they. can push it to the production environment when the results are acceptable.
The solution effectively prevents vulnerabilities from entering production. We've drastically reduced our third-party VAPT-reported issues. Before Veracode, the third-party VAPT analysis reported hundreds of issues per application. Now it's down to about 20, and Veracode can address most of them.
What needs improvement?
The interface is one thing I find a little challenging. Veracode's interface feels a little outdated compared to other solutions, and it could be modernized. I'm mostly happy with the features, but Veracode could add Docker image scanning.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Veracode for about six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Veracode seems stable. I don't recall facing any issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Veracode is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
I rate Veracode support eight out of 10. They are quite good at responding to issues.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We tried AppScan and Snyk. From an integration perspective, Snyk is a little better integrated with our pipelines and ticketing system.
How was the initial setup?
I can't recall the deployment well, but I think it was straightforward. Veracode requires no maintenance after deployment.
What was our ROI?
I have not calculated the return on investment, but I think it's at least 200 percent.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We aren't paying the listed price. We get some discounts, but we get a lot of value from it regardless of what we're paying. We look at the overall cost of what we would spend without a tool like Veracode. The longer you delay fixing security vulnerabilities, the more it will cost you during the later stages. By integrating it into the development cycle earlier, it helps to keep total costs lower.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We evaluated multiple scanning solutions before choosing Veracode, and we perform a mandatory comparative analysis annually. Veracode's scanning engine is more innovative and provides a more detailed analysis relative to Snyk and AppScan. It performs much better in terms of the number of issues discovered.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Veracode 10 out of 10. When implementing Veracode, you need to develop a workflow or a process. It becomes easier if you have that in place. For example, you can create a workflow where you scan inside the sandbox and approve those fixes before moving to production.
Also, you should have separate people for raising issues, remediation, and approval. That way, you will have some control over which issues are mitigated and for what reason. That process flow has to be set up properly. Another aspect of successful implementation is automation. Your team needs to invest time in automating and embedding scanning in your pipelines.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Penetration Tester at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
Enables us to provide a certificate showing stakeholders and potential customers the proof that we take security seriously
Pros and Cons
- "I like Veracode's API. You can put it into a simple bash script and run your own security testing from your MacBook in less than 15 minutes."
- "Veracode would benefit greatly from more training resources. The videos are great, but I would like more hands-on training writing a script, validating a script with a unit test in a different language, etc. That's something that would be very valuable."
What is our primary use case?
My company produces one of the most secure fabrics that you can find. Veracode is integrated into our development cycle through Jira. We do a full static analysis with Veracode and use Burp Suite to review the findings. The most common attack vector we find in Java code is SQL injection. When SQL injection shows up, you send a screenshot and a report to your executive team. They see the screenshot and say, "Oh, they're seeking injection here."
This has now become a top priority. We're going to pause all these redundant features that we're making here and ensure our code is secure with no SQL injection vulnerabilities. Veracode finds everything, and the security engineers do the penetration test using the results. You provide a report showing where the issue is, and developers can fix it. We also use Veracode to train security engineers and teach them how to file reports.
How has it helped my organization?
My case is different from other individuals. I worked for a startup, so we had to find a way to capitalize on all the resources in Veracode. Larger organizations are not leveraging the built-in dashboard. That aspect is what people want to know about. They want to see how their money is being spent on security. The biggest problem with security is getting funding. None of these executives believe anything these users are saying until they can see the results.
They want that dashboard report. In less than three weeks, a junior security engineer can learn to create a dashboard easily that will allow the organization to stay on top of the most important things. They need to show the stakeholders that we're doing something here. They'll get the certification and see the dashboards. You now have something that's actually worth $2,000. With these other ones, who knows what you'll get.
It allows us to provide a certificate showing stakeholders and potential customers the proof that we take security seriously. Everyone says that they're on top of their security and have all these things in place. In a sales call, we can immediately respond to any questions about our security posture by pointing them to a link showing that your company was among the few companies that completed the full certification process. Veracode has four levels of certification, and we are at level three, I believe.
To my knowledge, Veracode is the only real devSecOps pipeline that captures every component of the software delivery cycle, from sandbox and staging to development and production. You need to go through those four phases and ensure the code is secure by the time it hits production. Veracode handles all those phases seamlessly and can be automated with Jenkins.
Veracode is highly efficient at fixing flaws. A single person can go through and do a penetration test after collecting the data from Veracode. Instead of telling developers where the issue is, they can show them in the code editor for the static analysis. They can assign tasks to the team using Jira, so developers almost never need to do that work. They actually almost never go back and fix any of these vulnerabilities. That's why I was my company's most hated and most loved man. I forced them to do it.
What is most valuable?
I like Veracode's API. You can put it into a simple bash script and run your own security testing from your MacBook in less than 15 minutes. Veracode's application security consulting team is very helpful. They're responsive and follow up quickly.
What needs improvement?
Veracode would benefit greatly from more training resources. The videos are great, but I would like more hands-on training writing a script, validating a script with a unit test in a different language, etc. That's something that would be very valuable.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have used Veracode for more than four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Veracode is highly stable. It very rarely crashes.
How are customer service and support?
I rate Veracode support 10 out of 10. Their customer support is incredible. If I have any issues, I can immediately connect with their support team and have a real working solution within one week.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
Deploying Veracode is easy. I had the best customer success manager at Veracode helping me. After deployment, Veracode requires little maintenance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Veracode is inexpensive and cost-effective. The licensing model is unambiguous. You know what you are getting. They also give you several seats for training. That's why it would benefit them to improve the training because more people could take advantage of it and use certifications. Some certifications for other products don't have much real value, but Veracode is a product many companies use, so it could help people get jobs.
If you're concerned about the cost, you should meet with a representative to talk about pricing. Veracode is flexible, and they're willing to let companies try the platform or test different features. They will work with companies to get to the point where they'll use it.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I used JFrog X-ray with homegrown scripts for testing the code. It was terrible. We chose Veracode because it is more scalable. We could run scans on any code, and it was reliable. Also, their documentation was up to date. With other software providers, you would find an issue in the documentation, and they would backtrack, saying, "Oh, no one's using that."
Veracode immediately responds to the community. You have people in the community supporting each other and suggesting new features. Software providers say they're open to suggestions. Veracode will quickly get something from the community and immediately put it into development. JFrog has the same stuff as they did four years ago. They haven't changed anything.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Veracode 10 out of 10. Veracode is constantly changing and improving.
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