HCL AppScan vs SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security comparison

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The compared HCLSoftware and SentinelOne solutions aren't in the same category. HCLSoftware is ranked #23 in AS , with an average rating of 7.0, and holds a 2.2% mindshare in the category. SentinelOne is ranked #3 in CNAP , with an average rating of 8.9, and holds a 6.1% mindshare. Additionally, 84% of HCLSoftware users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 99% of SentinelOne users who would recommend it.

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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score

1.7

HCL AppScan enhances architecture with fewer errors and improved security, achieving 50% return and 20% cost savings.

Sentiment score

5.7

SentinelOne Singularity Cloud significantly boosts efficacy by automating security, reducing costs, and enhancing productivity with faster incident response.

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After implementing SentinelOne, it takes about five to seven minutes.

Prathamesh Borse

Cloud engineer at a construction company with 5,001-10,000 employees

With SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security, we reduce investigation time to about 80%.

Harish (Kumar)

Cybersecurity And Information Governance Head at Aeren

SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security has helped reduce the time required for threat investigation and response by providing automated detection, detailed context, and centralized visibility.

Md Rafique

Desktop Support at a outsourcing company with 51-200 employees

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

5.6

HCL AppScan's support is responsive with mixed reviews, facing regional challenges and lagging behind competitors like Veracode.

Sentiment score

7.5

Feedback for SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security is mixed, with praise for expertise but some complaints about responsiveness and knowledge.

Veracode provides excellent assistance and regularly scheduled calls to address customer concerns and updates.

MukeshSaha

Associate Principal, Software Engineering at LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech

There is still room for improvement when it comes to the speed of response.

Ravi Khanchandani

Founder Director at Techsa Services

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Having a reliable team ready and willing to assist with any issues is essential.

Brendan Putek

Director, DevOps at Relay Network

Throughout the migration, they remained available for several hours without complaint, providing assistance at every step.

Pranav Surve

Mobile Application Developer at a retailer with 1-10 employees

In my experience, I have never encountered a junior person or someone without knowledge coming into support from SentinelOne.

GANESAN K

Senior Technical Engineer at Safezone Secure Solutions Private Limited

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

3.9

HCL AppScan is scalable yet varies by license, integration issues, infrastructure compatibility, and CI/CD pipeline design effectiveness.

Sentiment score

7.8

SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security is praised for its scalability, seamless integration, and efficient management, supporting diverse environments.

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The SentinelOne Singularity Cloud exhibits high scalability.

Andrea Alberti

Security Analyst at Intersistemi Italia s.p.a.

We've automated in our MDM so any device that we start in our MDM automatically installs SentinelOne.

Mathew Gonzalez

IT Support Specialist at a non-tech company with 201-500 employees

It is scalable. I would rate it a ten out of ten for scalability.

MOHITH PULIVENDULA

Sr security engineer at Halodoc

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

7.2

HCL AppScan is stable and reliable, with minor hardware issues, improved by recent upgrades enhancing performance and stability.

Sentiment score

8.3

SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security is highly stable and reliable, with occasional minor issues, earning praise for its performance.

Since we've been using HCL AppScan for about three months, we really have not encountered a false positive.

Ravi Khanchandani

Founder Director at Techsa Services

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I would rate the stability of SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security a 10 because as of now we have not faced any stability issues.

Abhishek Vilas Sawant

Security Analyst at Softcell Technologies Limited

SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security operates consistently, and that is how a product should work—you should not have to worry about it.

Hardik Murdia

Technical Lead at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees

SentinelOne Singularity Cloud is incredibly reliable.

Andrea Alberti

Security Analyst at Intersistemi Italia s.p.a.

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Room For Improvement

HCL AppScan requires improvements in vulnerability detection, usability, integration, performance, support, pricing, and language/codebase compatibility to stay competitive.

SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security requires better integration, onboarding, interface, support, and cost-effectiveness with enhanced features desired.

If I'm scanning a web application, it shows me the various components being used. It tells me whether I have Java libraries, .NET frameworks, or other log management libraries such as Log4j, and what versions of those specific components are present.

Ravi Khanchandani

Founder Director at Techsa Services

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It gives our management a false impression of there being no open incidents over that period.

Sankalp Samant

Information Security Manager at SBI General Insurance

A centralized dashboard with numerous metrics would improve user understanding.

MaheshNaik

Development Manager at SBI General Insurance

I feel there is room for improvement in SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security, particularly in creating custom dashboards since it only has a default dashboard feature, and a capability for creating custom dashboards would help us a lot as analysts.

Abhishek Vilas Sawant

Security Analyst at Softcell Technologies Limited

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Setup Cost

HCL AppScan is considered expensive but cost-effective, with varied pricing opinions influenced by its premium features and discounts.

SentinelOne Singularity offers competitive, flexible pricing with modular options, particularly valued by enterprises for its advanced threat detection.

Companies often choose based on budget constraints, with Veracode being on the higher end cost-wise.

MukeshSaha

Associate Principal, Software Engineering at LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech

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With very little negotiation involved, we just let them know what we could pay and they were willing to meet us at slightly above what we paid with Sophos, which was still very fair for what we were looking at.

Mathew Gonzalez

IT Support Specialist at a non-tech company with 201-500 employees

I was able to consolidate two security vendors into one by switching to SentinelOne, and I now pay less than I did for either of them.

Brendan Putek

Director, DevOps at Relay Network

Its high cost may be prohibitive for small and medium-sized businesses.

Prathmesh Chavan

Technical Support Engineer at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

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Valuable Features

HCL AppScan detects vulnerabilities, integrates with agile processes, offers scalability, user-friendly features, and AI-enhanced rapid scanning for security.

SentinelOne Singularity boosts security with AI-driven threat detection, centralized management, and streamlined incident response in multi-cloud environments.

AppScan's most valuable features include its ability to identify vulnerabilities accurately, provide detailed remediation steps, and the newly introduced AI-powered features that enhance its functionality further.

MukeshSaha

Associate Principal, Software Engineering at LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech

I have utilized its interactive application security testing, as well as both static application security testing, dynamic application security testing, and IAST.

Ravi Khanchandani

Founder Director at Techsa Services

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This tool has been helpful for us. It allows us to search for vulnerabilities and provides evidence directly on the screen.

reviewer2377686

Cloud Security Specialist at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees

The cloud misconfiguration feature gave us almost zero false positives.

MOHITH PULIVENDULA

Sr security engineer at Halodoc

AWS real-time threat protection protects our workloads and provides visibility into anomalies or threats, automatically remediating them at speeds beyond our manual capabilities.

Brendan Putek

Director, DevOps at Relay Network

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Categories and Ranking

HCL AppScan

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

5.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Security Tools (23rd), Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (20th), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) (7th)

SentinelOne Singularity Clo...

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

140

Ranking in other categories

Vulnerability Management (4th), Cloud and Data Center Security (5th), Container Security (3rd), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (4th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (3rd), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (3rd), Compliance Management (1st), AI Observability (4th)

Mindshare comparison

HCL AppScan and SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. HCL AppScan is designed for Application Security Tools and holds a mindshare of 2.2%, down 2.5% compared to last year.
SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security, on the other hand, focuses on Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP), holds 6.1% mindshare, up 4.6% since last year.

Application Security Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
HCL AppScan	2.2%
SonarQube	10.8%
Checkmarx One	7.3%
Other	79.7%

Application Security Tools

Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security	6.1%
Wiz	12.0%
Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks	10.2%
Other	71.7%

Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP)

Featured Reviews

Ravi Khanchandani

Founder Director at Techsa Services

Has improved identification of encryption and authentication issues across cloud and on-prem applications

During the learning curve of onboarding HCL AppScan, we learned that HCL has altered the portfolio and now offers HCL AppScan 360, which has a much better look and feel with an improved user interface. However, there is one feature called SCA, which stands for Software Composition Analysis, that could be improved. When I'm doing an application scan, HCL AppScan has the ability to generate information about what components are in use. For example, if I'm scanning a web application, it shows me the various components being used. It tells me whether I have Java libraries, .NET frameworks, or other log management libraries such as Log4j, and what versions of those specific components are present. I would like to see more detailed reports from the tool. Currently, you can find out the components belonging to a specific software, but if detailed reporting became available, you would be in a better position to identify vulnerabilities. For instance, I could identify that I had the Log4j vulnerability and know that I need to fix my application accordingly. If they add the features I'm describing, I would consider giving them a higher rating. However, I've only been experienced with the product for three months.

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KetanPatel7

Software Developer at Softcell Technologies Limited

Advanced rollback and AI-driven insights have protected endpoints and simplified security operations

We can check multiple types of alerts and triggers, and we can analyze these. There are many types of functions such as Kill, Quarantine, and remediate rollback types of features, which we can use for client safety. The rollback feature is the best feature because it is only used in SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security. We have used multiple types of EDR, but the rollback feature is unique to SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security. When many types of attacks happen in an organization, the rollback feature deletes all types of malicious files and other malware-type files and completely cleans your system. This feature is very interesting according to me. SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security provides many types of features such as Kill and Quarantine, which are very interesting features for security operations. There are deep visibility features, and Purple AI is also one of the best features. It is easy for security operations and incident response. We can check log analysis with the help of deep visibility, and any types of attacks, malware, and phishing attacks are detected by SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security. Many types of security operations can be tracked and observed with the help of SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security. Purple AI is one of the interesting features in SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security. Deep visibility is one of the best features in SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security. You can find any types of logs and any types of devices through searching portals, similar to Google search. It gives you information regarding this. With deep visibility, you can search for any name. For example, we can search for any name and check what is happening with that person's laptops, what USB is connected or disconnected, and whether the network is connected or not. This is with the help of Purple AI.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Outsourcing Company

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	31

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	63
Midsize Enterprise	28
Large Enterprise	64

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with HCL AppScan?

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What is your primary use case for HCL AppScan?

I'm currently working with BigFix and HCL AppScan. At least three people in my company are using HCL AppScan. Since we are a reseller, we run it in both lab environments and live production applica...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HCL AppScan?

AppScan is considered more cost-effective than Veracode, although I have not updated the exact pricing details. Companies often choose based on budget constraints, with Veracode being on the higher...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PingSafe?

I have not personally dealt with pricing, setup costs, and licensing because in the end I only work on the console and do not do the installations.

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What needs improvement with PingSafe?

In my opinion, there is not much to improve with SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security as it is really good software. SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security already gives you all the data you need...

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What is your primary use case for PingSafe?

My main use case for SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security is managing security incidents for the various companies we provide support to. A quick and specific example of a type of incident I have...

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Also Known As

IBM Security AppScan, Rational AppScan, AppScan

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Overview

HCL AppScan offers quick vulnerability detection with effective SDLC integration and is known for its user-friendly interface and seamless security integration.

HCL AppScan provides dynamic and static scanning to identify vulnerabilities like XSS and SQL injection. It integrates well into CI/CD pipelines, supports multiple languages, and offers web and dynamic scanning, helping businesses ensure security across development lifecycles. Users benefit from API coverage, Postman integration, and its ability to function in cloud and on-premise environments, facilitating a shift from DevOps to DevSecOps practices.

What features define HCL AppScan?

User-friendly interface: Simplifies navigation and usage.
Vulnerability detection: Quickly identifies issues like XSS and SQL injection.
Integration with SDLC: Seamlessly blends with development processes.
Dynamic scanning: Offers comprehensive security evaluations.
Multiple language support: Supports diverse programming environments.

What benefits should users consider?

Scalability: Adapts to growing needs and projects.
Low false-positive rates: Delivers accurate and reliable results.
Detailed reporting: Provides comprehensive vulnerability insights.
Effective integration: Enhances CI/CD pipeline security.

HCL AppScan is leveraged in sectors requiring rigorous security checks, such as finance and healthcare, where it conducts comprehensive scans and offers insights into potential vulnerabilities. Its robust scanning capabilities aid companies in maintaining compliance and security standards.

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SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security offers a streamlined approach to cloud security with intuitive operation and strong integration capabilities for heightened threat detection and remediation efficiency.

Singularity Cloud Security stands out for its real-time detection and response, effectively minimizing detection and remediation timelines. Its automated remediation integrates smoothly with third-party tools enhancing operational efficiency. The comprehensive console ensures visibility and support for forensic investigations. Seamless platform integration and robust support for innovation are notable advantages. Areas for development include improved search functionality, affordability, better firewall capabilities for remote users, stable agents, comprehensive reporting, and efficient third-party integrations. Clarity in the interface, responsive support, and real-time alerting need enhancement, with a call for more automation and customization. Better scalability and cost-effective integration without compromising capabilities are desired.

What are SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security's standout features?

Ease of Use: Intuitive operation simplifies navigation across platforms.
Real-Time Detection: Quick identification and response to threats.
Automated Remediation: Streamlines recovery processes with integration capabilities.
Forensic Visibility: Aids in thorough threat analysis and prevention strategies.
Comprehensive Console: Offers full visibility and historical data tracking.
Platform Integration: Supports seamless operation across cloud and hybrid environments.

What benefits should users expect from SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security?

Enhanced Efficiency: Automation and third-party integration improve threat response.
Improved Detection: Reduces mean time to detect and respond to threats.
Operational Support: Comprehensive visibility and forensic tools aid operational decisions.
Cost Efficiency: Affordable integration with scaling capabilities without high overhead.

SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security is deployed in industries needing robust cloud security posture management, endpoint protection, and threat hunting. Utilized frequently across AWS and Azure, it assists in monitoring, threat detection, and maintaining compliance in diverse environments while providing real-time alerts and recommendations for proactive threat management.

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Sample Customers

Essex Technology Group Inc., Cisco, West Virginia University, APIS IT

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