We have some applications that connect to external providers or provide external services that users can access from the public internet. We are uploading these applications to Veracode to assess the security threats that our code may pose.
Tech Lead at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Provides clear visibility into flaws, and helps improve security posture, but the false positive rate is high
Pros and Cons
- "I like the way the flaws are reported in the system."
- "The area with the most room for improvement is the speed and responsiveness of the query, as it is usually very slow."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
Veracode's analytical capabilities are very good, but I'm not sure if they have prevented security vulnerabilities from going into production in our case because we haven't been using them optimally. We're now working on integrating them into our development pipeline so that we can test applications before they're released. This will also allow us to familiarize ourselves with the sandboxes during development. I believe that if we start using Veracode correctly, it will be very beneficial in preventing security vulnerabilities from going live.
The main benefit of Veracode is the software composition analysis because it helped us identify that we were using some libraries with security flaws. This is important because the individual software components are owned by different smaller teams, and all of those teams contribute to one overall large application. Therefore, there is no single person who would be able to take care of all of the third-party libraries that we are using. Veracode analyzing the libraries that we use is therefore beneficial to us.
Veracode's policy reporting for insurance compliance depends on how our organization uses it. I'm not sure if we're using it to the best of our ability because, for example, I discovered that there is a central space where we can run analysis and sandboxes. Based on what the Veracode expert I spoke to told me, policies should be reported from the danger space, but in our organization, we're reporting them from the Prod CI sandbox. This doesn't seem to be a good solution because the overall application is displayed on the main page, which doesn't reflect what our compliance teams think about our applications. Besides that, I think it comes down to how we're using Veracode within our firm. Overall, I think it's great that the firm can configure certain policies to monitor applications, and the flaw report also enables us to see the flaws that need to be fixed to become compliant, which is a good feature. From Veracode's perspective, everything looks fine.
Over the past year, we discovered a severe security flaw in Lot 4j 1.2.15. We initially believed that this version had been replaced with a newer version that does not have the flaw, but our software composition analysis reports revealed that this is not the case. We still have a few binaries that depend on Lot 4j 1.2.15, which is vulnerable. The software composition analysis results prompted us to schedule a replacement with a new version, which is currently underway.
Veracode has helped us fix flaws effectively. Our security teams enforce monitoring and fix deadlines for reported flaws. If a reported flaw cannot be accepted as a false positive, we must fix it promptly to maintain a high success rate.
Veracode has improved our security posture and will continue to do so as we learn to use the solution more effectively.
What is most valuable?
I like the way the flaws are reported in the system. It is quite clearly visible where the flaw is coming from, and it is possible to upload the code to see exactly which line was identified as a security threat. I also like the software composition analysis that Veracode provides, because we can see third-party libraries that are used in our software and check if there are any known security flaws in those libraries.
What needs improvement?
There are many false positives, especially one particular type: reported hard-coded passwords in the code. We do not have hard-coded passwords in our code, but we are using third-party libraries that have variables with passwords in their names. For example, a variable might be named "passwordForCommonFixFile" or "passwordForSecurityStore." Veracode's keyword analysis probably assesses these variables as hard-coded passwords. This is problematic because the false positives are coming from third-party libraries, and we cannot easily check the flaws to see if they are false positives. To fix the problem, we have to compile the code, which we should not have to do. We are forced to accept the false positives because we know from the software and system design that there cannot be hard-coded passwords in the third-party libraries we are using. If the libraries were generic, then there would be no chance that they would have hard-coded passwords for the specific services that we are connecting to. To reschedule the scan, we have to go through some bureaucracy.
Despite the presence of many false positives, we remain confident in Veracode. However, the impact on developer confidence is negative, as it leads to resistance to enforcing certain development processes, including the use of Veracode in the development pipeline. This is understandable, given the complexity of the process required to reschedule the flaw for a single false positive. This process requires approval from the system owner, a senior manager, and the cybersecurity team.
Veracode has increased the work time of our developers because of the false positives.
The area with the most room for improvement is the speed and responsiveness of the query, as it is usually very slow. I am not sure if there is a specific space allocated for us that can cause this, but when I open an application and want to click through multiple scans to see the differences, or if I want to do anything else, everything loads very slowly. This makes it much less user-friendly to play around with the GUI and explore the features.
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For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Veracode for three months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Veracode is stable but a bit slow.
How are customer service and support?
I have only one experience with Veracode support, but it was very positive. I used the schedule consultation feature in the GUI, which was very useful. We had some questions about how to correctly upload a code, and I was able to schedule a call with a Veracode expert. The support person who helped me provided me with many insights, answered all of my questions, and even went beyond what I asked to explain how to use the feature and improve our process.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial deployment is complex because our system is huge, consisting of hundreds of different binaries. Dozens of teams contribute to the releases, and as a result, a large number of changes are deployed at the same time. This makes it very easy to break something, and there are many people involved in the process.
The deployment required a core team of five, with some additional people on hand to support if anything went wrong. The maximum time for deployment was one day.
What other advice do I have?
I give Veracode a seven out of ten due to the slow speed and the false positives.
We only use Veracode for static analysis. We do not use the other features at all.
We have infrastructure deployed in multiple locations around the world. In my team, 50 people use Veracode. Across the entire organization, it is used by hundreds, if not thousands, of users.
I advise everyone to use Veracode in their development pipelines, so that scans can run very frequently, at least once during each nightly build. This will ensure that reports and flaws are addressed effectively. From my development perspective, I recommend against enforcing specific rules on using Veracode, giving deadlines to fix flaws, or introducing additional bureaucracy. This can worsen the developer experience and lead to developers finding ways to avoid having flaws reported, such as by decreasing the frequency of scans. In my opinion, the more processes and bureaucracy we add, the less useful Veracode will be.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Founder at BlockMosiac
Identifies vulnerabilities, reduces false positives, and offers very good support
Pros and Cons
- "It's good at identifying security issues. It can pinpoint issues very effectively."
- "The interface is too complex."
What is our primary use case?
We're a blockchain-focused company specializing in data, visualization of finance applications. So our main motivation was to use the solution for the defense of finance applications.
We use it for security and the integrity of data. It helps us with the dynamic analysis of code to help prevent potential exploits. We are able to check for vulnerabilities before and after our products have been published. It's a very secure and reliable solution.
How has it helped my organization?
It's helped us with organizational success by increasing our security success. It's helping us to optimize performance and enhance efficiency. The user experience has been very good. It's helped us to streamline our CI/CD pipeline. It's also helped provide our team with actionable insights. It helps us deliver a robust, efficient, high-performance product.
What is most valuable?
It's good at identifying security issues. It can pinpoint issues very effectively.
The solution helps us build and maintain trust between users and partners.
It's specifically designed to be customizable. We can maintain robust and secure code.
We can easily identify vulnerabilities. Many others, like Microsoft, aren't able to catch certain vulnerabilities. This is much more effective.
I use a variety of features in the solution. Many can be integrated with various software tools. There are good scanning capabilities and data analysis features as well.
We use the software bill of materials feature. It helps us manage our risks. We've seen dramatic changes in our risk posture. The detection of security incidents has increased. We also have noted a faster time to market for our features by 40%.
The compliance reporting has been very good. It's very easy. We can do it within a couple of hours. It helps us stay in compliance with standards and regulations.
The visibility and transparency we get through static analysis, dynamic analysis, software composition, analysis, and manual penetration testing through our SDRC are excellent.
The false positive rate is very low. Using this platform, we spend way less time performing investigations. It helps improve our employee's confidence rate in managing the static analysis. We're saving about 50% of our time now that we have fewer false positives.
We are able to efficiently fix flaws. We've mitigated potential vulnerabilities by 50% and reduced incidents by 30%.
It's helped us save time. Most tasks are done with much less time needed.
After implementing the solution, we've seen a much better security posture. The security incidents and associated costs have lowered substantially.
I'd reduced the cost of DevSecOps in our company by 40% to 50%.
What needs improvement?
There are various areas that could be improved, including better integration.
The false positives can be lowered.
The interface is too complex. The UI needs to be improved. They need to make the learning curve lower. They should include more guidance in terms of usage.
The cost is high for smaller organizations.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for six weeks.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's a very stable solution. I'd rate the stability eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have not had any issues with scaling. It has a good amount of scalability for enterprises. It appropriately accommodates growing code.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is good. They have helped us a lot and their technicians are very knowledgeable. They are responsive and adaptable to our specific needs. They are committed to maintaining high standards.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I used to use Fortify before using Veracode.
Veracode is more mature in its scanning features. It also has better security. It's very easy to use and has good cloud elements. The SaaS model is better as well. It has bigger advantages for a smaller company looking for a more straightforward deployment. The framework and programming language are far better in Veracode compared to Fortify.
How was the initial setup?
The deployment, if it's straightforward, takes around three to four hours. We had two to three people setting up the solution. You would not need more than that. The deployment was pretty straightforward and easy. The implementation process was exceptionally positive.
What about the implementation team?
They do have dedicated professionals who demonstrate a deep understanding of unique challenges.
What was our ROI?
We have witnessed an ROI. We've noted a reduction in incidents, for example, and our company has witnessed a 20% growth in the time we have used it.
There is no maintenance required.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is okay for us, however, it can be high for others. it can cost more than $1000 per application which can be a lot for smaller companies. However, it is cheaper than Fortify. While it could be cheaper, it is worth the price.
What other advice do I have?
I'm a customer.
While the pricing is high, it can improve a company's ROI.
It excels in providing robust vulnerability testing. It's great for app or web development, among other uses. Users need to make the most out of the product by taking advantage of their service and support.
I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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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?
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.
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.
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 would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
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
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Microsoft Azure
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Associate Principal, Software Engineering at LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech
Its accuracy and support make it the best solution available in the market
Pros and Cons
- "In my experience, Veracode is one of the most powerful tools available in the market from a security perspective. It is a market leader in source code analysis."
- "I am expecting some AI-related features in it. Also, if someone is using AI-generated code, Veracode should be able to detect that."
How has it helped my organization?
Veracode helps to prevent vulnerable code from going into production. They are providing remediation support. They provide a specific solution. If a code has any vulnerability, they provide the snippet of that code. They also provide recommendations. Their support team is very active. If you have any concerns related to the vulnerabilities, they schedule a call and resolve your issues. That is very good.
With Veracode, there are fewer false positives as compared to other tools. It provides genuine vulnerabilities. It is also user-friendly. They are not only sticking to SAST testing. They also have pen testing.
The visibility that Veracode provides is good. They provide a proper dashboard for everything. We have visibility into the application status at every phase of development - Static Analysis, Dynamic Analysis, Software Composition Analysis, and Manual Penetration Test. I am satisfied with it. We have not integrated it with our DevOps pipeline, but it has all the features for easy integration.
Veracode helps us to fix flaws. They provide very good recommendations. It is very easy for a developer to fix the flaws. They provide a specific solution.
Veracode has helped our developers save time. It has been very useful.
What is most valuable?
In my experience, Veracode is one of the most powerful tools available in the market from a security perspective. It is a market leader in source code analysis.
What needs improvement?
I am expecting some AI-related features in it. Also, if someone is using AI-generated code, Veracode should be able to detect that.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have more than 12 years of experience working with Veracode.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable. There are no unplanned downtimes. If they are going to have downtime because of maintenance or any other reason, they communicate that to you a week before. They not only inform you by email. They also alert you through their portal.
How are customer service and support?
Their support is good. I would rate them a ten out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I work with almost all the tools available in the market. Its competitors are AppScan and Fortify. Synopsys is also there, and Checkmark is also there.
Veracode is the best tool as of now. That is because of the quality of the product and technical support. Veracode supports all the testing options.
Veracode is a leading tool in the market for code security. It is all about the source code review from a security perspective. It identifies the vulnerabilities in the source code. Apart from this, they also provide services for run-time code. If you have your application in production, it can also find vulnerabilities in that. They also support software composition. If your application is using a third-party library, they can identify the vulnerabilities in that.
How was the initial setup?
It is straightforward. It is easy to deploy because it is a cloud-based service. It does not take long.
They are a mature company. They have already worked a lot on all the things. They keep on coming up with new features. Their R&D team is very good.
What was our ROI?
The ROI is in terms of time savings and security. If an attack happens because of a vulnerability, it costs a company and impacts its reputation. No one should be compromising on security.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
As compared to others, it is a costly solution. It is overpriced, and many organizations with a limited budget cannot afford it. That is why they are going for other tools, but those tools are not that effective. Veracode is better in terms of quality. If you want good service, you have to pay for it.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I am working at a consultancy, and I did a PoC with five or six top tools in the market. I found Veracode to be the best in every aspect.
I am currently looking for some AI-powered tools. I am exploring the AI capabilities of various tools.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate Veracode a nine out of ten. With AI capabilities, it would be a ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Associate Software Engineer at a healthcare 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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CEO at CareerCraftly
It has also enabled us to identify and fix bugs earlier, which is cheaper than fixing issues after a product is launched
Pros and Cons
- "Veracode is easy to use even if you're not a security professional. I like the dynamic analysis feature, which offers a lot of cost savings when used in production."
- "The scanning could be a little faster. The process around three or four minutes, but it would help if it could be further reduced."
What is our primary use case?
Veracode helps us identify bugs and flaws in our code while operating it. We use the solution's static analysis feature to analyze code before running applications dynamic analysis that scans the app while it's running.
We typically run Veracode at the end of the development phase when we are ready to launch our software. We also scan for vulnerabilities after the software goes into production. It's the final phase of our development cycle.
How has it helped my organization?
Veracode has reduced the amount of time we spend manually investigating our code. It has also enabled us to identify and fix bugs earlier, so we don't need to release patches after a product is launched.
The false positive rate is quite low, which is critical. If it had a high false positive rate, it would be difficult to trust this software. We can discover lots of errors and bugs manually, but this software enables us to clear any error or compliance issue with a low false positive rate. It's highly efficient in that sense. We can trust the process, so we spend less time investigating issues manually.
In one development cycle, Veracode usually saves us four or five hours of human work that goes into checking the code, finding errors, and fixing them manually. The remediation is also built into the software.
What is most valuable?
Veracode is easy to use even if you're not a security professional. I like the dynamic analysis feature, which offers a lot of cost savings when used in production. Veracode helps prevent vulnerable code from entering production, and it has a low false-positive rate, so it can reliably find real vulnerabilities.
The software bill of materials feature has proven helpful in finding bugs and flaws that may cause problems in our product when we launch it. It has helped a lot to exponentially reduce the cost after the launch cycle. It is quite easy to create reports and perform a detailed analysis because much of the process is automated. It can fix most issues automatically.
What needs improvement?
The scanning could be a little faster. The process is around three or four minutes, but it would help if it could be further reduced.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used it for four months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We haven't experienced any downtime since we started using it. It is highly stable. We haven't seen any server crashes from their side.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Veracode can handle lots of processes, so I would say it is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
I rate Veracode support eight out of 10. The response times are fast. If we have a problem, they respond within four or five hours.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The setup process was straightforward, and the Veracode team guided us through the deployment, which took about four or five hours. It only takes one person to install the solution. It doesn't require any maintenance after deployment.
What was our ROI?
Veracode has eliminated a lot of manual security processes that cost a lot of money and time. It has saved us lots of time and money for development.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The cost of scanning code is cheaper. It's typically $0.50 per line of code. However, it's expensive to run a high-level process that would normally require a human security expert. For example, penetration testing costs about $1,000 per application for penetration testing. The cost of these features may be too high for smaller organizations. On the other hand, Veracode's interactive application security testing is fast and cheaper compared to other software.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Veracode nine out of 10. If anyone is considering Veracode, I suggest trying a demo beforehand so that you can see how it addresses the kind of problems your organization is facing and how it works with the programs you are creating.
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Application Security Coordinator at Banco Votorantim
Good visibility and reporting with few false positives
Pros and Cons
- "Vericode's policy reporting for ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations is great. I"
- "They could improve how they fix vulnerabilities. They could have more support in place to help the developers."
What is our primary use case?
It's a fast solution, so we use it to search for vulnerabilities in our code, software composition analysis, and to search for vulnerabilities in our libraries.
How has it helped my organization?
We have some security gates and it's not possible to release some applications from production. We can look at the solution and see medium, high, or critical vulnerabilities with ease at every stage.
What is most valuable?
The speed is the most valuable aspect.
Veracode's ability to prevent vulnerable code from going into production is very good since we have a few false positives. I'd rate this feature nine out of ten.
Veracode's policy reporting for ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations is great. It has a detailed report that we can look at to see our landscape easily.
Veracode provides visibility into application status at every phase of development Verticode static analysis, dynamic analysis, software composition analysis, and manual penetration test throughout your SDLC. It positively affects our DevSec processes. It's not possible to bypass Veracode. It's very secure.
There are very few false positives. I'd rate the false positive rate as nine out of ten. It's very good. It's very positive for developer confidence. They understand security development very well and Veracode provides excellent transparency.
It's reduced the time we've spent on tuning policies. We've saved around two hours. We used to waste around 3 hours and now we can do what we need to in 30 minutes.
It's helped our team fix flaws. The security gate helps our developers learn how to fix vulnerabilities. The solution has also helped them save time in their efforts. It provides descriptions of how to fix certain items. It saves them from having to search on the internet for fixes.
The solution has had a positive effect on our security posture. I'd rate it nine out of ten. We have very secure applications.
What needs improvement?
They could improve how they fix vulnerabilities. They could have more support in place to help the developers. That would help a lot of users.
The pricing can be improved. It is really, really expensive.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I'd rate the scalability nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have about 500 end users of Veracode in our organization.
I'd rate the scalability ten out of ten. It's very good.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is good. They are always communicative and share news and new technologies. They offer new languages and frameworks regularly.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I previously used Checkmarx in the past, as well as Fortify. I used it in another company. However, in banking, it's not possible to use something like Checkmarx. Veracode is more secure and more trusted.
How was the initial setup?
I was involved in the deployment. It was not complex to deploy. It was straightforward. The implementation strategy included looking at different flags and vulnerabilities and deploying in phases.
We had five to seven people to deploy the solution.
I'm not sure if there may be maintenance required.
What about the implementation team?
We used a third party to help with the deployment. Our experience was good.
What was our ROI?
I'm not sure of the exact amount saved, however, we have noted an ROI. We have avoided application vulnerabilities in production. We don't need to rework things since we look at the vulnerabilities right in development instead of after deployment.
It has reduced the cost of dev backups in our organization.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is expensive.
However, if you have applications and not enough people to analyze the flags, you must use Veracode as it delivers very few false positives.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I did evaluate other options before choosing Veracode. I looked at Checkmarx and Fortify as well as a solution made in Brazil.
What other advice do I have?
We are a customer and end-user.
I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.
I'd recommend the solution to others.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

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