IBM AppScan

IBM Application Scanner (AppScan) was developed to act as a tool to assist in detecting vulnerabilities that companies may have whom utilize Web applications.  Such vulnerabilities can lead to a variety of cyber-related threats and could potentially have damaging effects to a company's credibility.  Preventing these vulnerabilities is IBM AppScan's main focus, be it new or existing applications, as it provides mechanisms to its users to periodically test against known vulnerabilities.

There are several different versions of IBM AppScan:

• IBM AppScan Standard Edition - is an industry-leading Web Application security testing tool that scans and tests for all the common web application vulnerabilities.
• IBM AppScan Source Edition - integrates security testing into the software development cycle while helping security and development teams strengthen application security, protect confedential data and improve compliance.
• IBM AppScan Enterprise Edition - enables organizations to facilitate communication and collaboration between information security, development, and management.
• IBM AppScan Tester Edition - integrates security alongside quality testing for improved web application development.