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Continuous Dynamic (formerly WhiteHat Dynamic) vs Fortify Application Defender comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Continuous Dynamic (formerl...
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) (7th)
Fortify Application Defender
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
Application Security Tools (25th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Continuous Dynamic (formerly WhiteHat Dynamic) and Fortify Application Defender aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Continuous Dynamic (formerly WhiteHat Dynamic) is designed for Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and holds a mindshare of 5.1%, up 4.3% compared to last year.
Fortify Application Defender, on the other hand, focuses on Application Security Tools, holds 0.8% mindshare, up 0.7% since last year.
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
WhiteHat Dynamic5.1%
OpenText Dynamic Application Security Testing17.9%
HCL AppScan14.3%
Other62.7%
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
Application Security Tools Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Fortify Application Defender0.8%
SonarQube Server (formerly SonarQube)20.8%
Checkmarx One10.2%
Other68.2%
Application Security Tools
 

Featured Reviews

it_user245412 - PeerSpot reviewer
The product and customer service is extremely efficient but I would like to see more research and code examples.
* The continuous online scanning capabilities and reporting features. * The SaaS product features accessible from a browser make managing our online systems easy. * The ability to review security items quickly along with being able to retest vulnerabilities on our schedule make the Sentinel product an invaluable tool for our company’s product security requirements.
Saroj-Patnaik - PeerSpot reviewer
Reliable solution with excellent machine learning algorithms but expensive and lacking support
I primarily use Fortify Application Defender to assess whether our products can defend against applications Fortify Application Defender's most valuable features are machine learning algorithms, real-time remediation, and automatic vulnerability notifications. Fortify Application Defender gives…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
15%
Healthcare Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
9%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Fortify Application Defender?
I find the configuration of rules in Fortify Application Defender useful. Its integration is also easy.
What needs improvement with Fortify Application Defender?
The product should integrate industry-standard code review tools internally with its system. This would streamline the coding process, as developers wouldn't need multiple tools for code review and...
What is your primary use case for Fortify Application Defender?
We use the solution for fast code review. It is integrated into our DevOps pipeline.
 

Also Known As

Sentinel Dynamic, WhiteHat Security Application Security Testing, Synopsys WhiteHat Dynamic
HPE Fortify Application Defender, Micro Focus Fortify Application Defender
 

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