Contrast Security Assess vs Virsec Security Platform comparison

The compared Contrast Security and Virsec Systems solutions aren't in the same category. Contrast Security is ranked #26 in SAST , and holds a 1.2% mindshare in the category. Virsec Systems is ranked #100 in VM , and holds a 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Contrast Security users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Virsec Systems users who would recommend it.

Contrast Security Assess

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Contrast Security Assess and Virsec Security Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Contrast Security Assess

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Security Tools (32nd), Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (26th)

Virsec Security Platform

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Vulnerability Management (100th), Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) (28th)

Mindshare comparison

Contrast Security Assess and Virsec Security Platform aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Contrast Security Assess is designed for Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and holds a mindshare of 1.2%, up 0.5% compared to last year.
Virsec Security Platform, on the other hand, focuses on Vulnerability Management, holds 0.3% mindshare, up 0.1% since last year.

Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Contrast Security Assess	1.2%
SonarQube	15.3%
Checkmarx One	9.7%
Other	73.8%

Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

Vulnerability Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Virsec Security Platform	0.3%
Wiz	5.0%
Qualys VMDR	4.2%
Other	90.5%

Vulnerability Management

Featured Reviews

ToddMcAlister

Lead Application and Data Security Engineer at a insurance company with 5,001-10,000 employees

It has an excellent API interface to pull APIs.

Assess has brought our development time down because it helps create code the first time. Instead of going through the Jenkins process to build an application, they can see right off the bat that if there are errors in the code and fix them before it even goes to build.

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KevinMcCarthy

Security Manager at Klearnow

Helps with Zero-day protection

We use the solution for Zero-day protection. The solution stops any kind of remote code execution. The tool's dashboard needs to load since it is not responsive and takes time to load. I have been using the product for a year. I would rate the tool's stability a six out of ten. I would…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The solution is very accurate in identifying vulnerabilities. In cases where we are performing application assessment using Contrast Assess, and also using legacy application security testing tools, Contrast successfully identifies the same vulnerabilities that the other tools have identified but it also identifies significantly more. In addition, it has visibility into application components that other testing methodologies are unaware of."

"Assess has brought our development time down because it helps create code the first time."

"When we access the application, it continuously monitors and detects vulnerabilities."

"I am impressed with the product's identification of alerts and vulnerabilities."

"This has changed the way that developers are looking at usage of third-party libraries, upfront. It's changing our model of development and our culture of development to ensure that there is more thought being put into the usage of third-party libraries."

"In our most critical applications, we have a deep dive in the code evaluation, which was something we usually did with periodic vulnerability assessments, code reviews, etc. Now, we have real time access to it. It's something that has greatly enhanced our code's quality. We have actually embedded a KPI in regards to the improvement of our code shell. For example, Contrast provides a baseline where libraries and the usability of the code are evaluated, and they produce a score. We always aim to improve that score. On a quarterly basis, we have added this to our KPIs."

"One of the key takeaways is that in order to have a secure application, you cannot rely on just the pentest, vulnerability assessments, and the periodicity of the reviews; you need the real-time feedback on that, and Contrast Assess offers that."

"It has helped us to improve the overall security posture of the company, we are able to address the findings before they have been reported by a third-party, and it has also helped us to gain our customers' trust."

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"We use the solution for Zero-day protection."

Cons

"I think there was activity underway to support the centralized configuration control. There are ways to do it, but I think they were productizing more of that."

"The setup of the solution is different for each application. That's the one thing that has been a challenge for us. The deployment itself is simple, but it's tough to automate because each application is different, so each installation process for Contrast is different."

"The product's retesting part needs improvement. The tool also needs improvement in the suggestions provided for fixing vulnerabilities. It relies more on documentation rather than on quick fixes."

"Contrast's ability to support upgrades on the actual agents that get deployed is limited. Our environment is pretty much entirely Java. There are no updates associated with that. You have to actually download a new version of the .jar file and push that out to your servers where your app is hosted. That can be quite cumbersome from a change-management perspective."

"Their level of support and troubleshooting for the product is limited because of how they handle troubleshooting. It's done through a log file that's very cumbersome to work with."

"I would like to see them come up with more scanning rules."

"The out-of-the-box reporting could be improved. We need to write our own APIs to make the reporting more robust."

"The solution should provide more details in the section where it shows that third-party libraries have CVEs or some vulnerabilities."

More Contrast Security Assess cons

"The tool's dashboard needs to load since it is not responsive and takes time to load."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The good news is that the agent itself comes in two different forms: the unlicensed form and the licensed form. Unlicensed gives use of that software composition analysis for free. Thereafter, if you apply a license to that same agent, that's when the instrumentation takes hold. So one of my suggestions is to do what we're doing: Deploy the agent to as many applications as possible, with just the SCA feature turned on with no license applied, and then you can be more choosy and pick which teams will get the license applied."

"It's a tiered licensing model. The more you buy, as you cross certain quantity thresholds, the pricing changes. If you have a smaller environment, your licensing costs are going to be different than a larger environment... The licensing is primarily per application. An application can be as many agents as you need. If you've got 10 development servers and 20 production servers and 50 QA servers, all of those agents can be reporting as a single application that utilizes one license."

"The solution is expensive."

"I like the per-application licensing model... We just license the app and we look at different vulnerabilities on that app and we remediate within the app. It's simpler."

"You only get one license for an application. Ours are very big, monolithic applications with millions of lines of code. We were able to apply one license to one monolithic application, which is great. We are happy with the licensing. Pricing-wise, they are industry-standard, which is fine."

"For what it offers, it's a very reasonable cost. The way that it is priced is extremely straightforward. It works on the number of applications that you use, and you license a server. It is something that is extremely fair, because it doesn't take into consideration the number of requests, etc. It is only priced based on the number of onboarded applications. It suits our model as well, because we have huge traffic. Our number of applications is not that large, so the pricing works great for us."

"The product's pricing is low. I would rate it a two out of ten."

"I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

18%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

22%

Construction Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	6

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Also Known As

Contrast Assess

Virsec

Overview

Contrast Security Assess is an IAST platform known for accurate vulnerability detection. It integrates into development workflows, offering real-time insights into security issues with minimal false positives, supporting legacy applications and enhancing code security visibility.

Designed to integrate seamlessly into DevOps workflows, Contrast Security Assess automates real-time vulnerability detection and reduces false positives through its powerful IAST features. By continuously monitoring vulnerabilities, it provides a robust option for securing legacy applications and identifying vulnerabilities without lengthy scans. This cloud-hosted platform supports numerous programming languages, making it versatile for security testing across enterprise environments. Users benefit from detailed reports that pinpoint exact code locations requiring remediation, enhancing speed and efficiency in addressing security concerns.

What are the key features of Contrast Security Assess?

IAST Technology: Delivers accurate vulnerability detection with reduced false positives.
Seamless Integration: Integrates into development processes, supporting real-time vulnerability detection.
Open Source Security: Analyzes third-party libraries for vulnerabilities.
Continuous Monitoring: Provides valuable insights with real-time security feedback for developers.
API Interface: Enhances operational efficiency and streamlining with minimal false positives.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Enhanced Security Visibility: Offers comprehensive insights across application environments.
Speed and Efficiency: Quick identification and remediation of vulnerabilities accelerate development.
Operational Streamlining: Seamless integration into DevOps workflows improves productivity.
Legacy Application Support: Effective for securing existing applications with ongoing monitoring.

Companies in industries requiring high levels of application security, such as finance and healthcare, implement Contrast Security Assess for its ability to enhance visibility and detect vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle. Its seamless integration with DevOps processes makes it ideal for environments that prioritize agility while maintaining stringent security standards.

Contrast Security

Virsec Security Platform offers advanced protection for applications by ensuring real-time detection and prevention of unknown threats. It integrates seamlessly across environments to provide robust, runtime security for critical workloads.

Specializing in memory-based attack prevention, Virsec ensures precise threat identification and mitigation with minimal impact on performance. Its deterministic approach identifies malicious activity with high accuracy, safeguarding against exploits and zero-day attacks. Trust is enhanced through transparency and actionable insights, making it a preferred choice for protecting sensitive applications.

What are the most important features of Virsec Security Platform?

Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP): Provides real-time security to prevent vulnerabilities during operation.
Memory Exploit Detection: Identifies and mitigates memory-based threats effectively.
Web Application Security: Delivers comprehensive protection against web threats.
Scalable Deployment: Easily integrates with existing infrastructure for wide-ranging protection.
Insightful Reporting: Offers detailed reports for informed decision-making.

What are the benefits and ROI of using Virsec Security Platform?

Enhanced Security Posture: Mitigates risks with pinpoint accuracy, reducing downtime.
Cost Efficiency: Lowers the total cost of ownership by minimizing breaches.
Seamless Integration: Reduces complexity and enhances existing defenses.
Improved Reliability: Increases confidence in application security through constant monitoring.
Real-time Threat Detection: Provides immediate alerts, allowing swift response to incidents.

Virsec Security Platform is particularly beneficial in industries like finance, healthcare, and government, where data protection is critical. Its implementation enhances compliance with industry standards and offers peace of mind by protecting sensitive data against sophisticated threats. The platform's adaptability to diverse environments ensures consistent, reliable security across platforms, making it an ideal fit for industries demanding robust protection measures.

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Sample Customers

Williams-Sonoma, Autodesk, HUAWEI, Chromeriver, RingCentral, Demandware.

Broadcom, Allstate, Department of Homeland Security

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