Veracode
Application risk platform with source and binary SAST, DAST, SCA, and penetration testing as a service.
What Is Veracode?
Veracode static analysis scans source code directly or analyzes compiled binaries when source is not available, which simplifies rollout across outsourced and acquired codebases. The platform bundles static analysis, dynamic analysis, SCA, container scanning, and penetration testing as a service behind one dashboard and policy model. Its policy engine enforces security gates across application portfolios.
Use Cases
Enterprises that need portfolio-wide appsec policy enforcement.
Strengths and Limitations
Strengths
- +Binary analysis works on third-party and legacy code.
- +Policy-driven gates across the application portfolio.
- +Managed services offset staffing gaps.
Limitations
- -Binary scans require packaging builds to per-language guidelines.
- -No published pricing; access starts with a demo request.
Defensive Use
Governed vulnerability detection and policy enforcement across an application portfolio.
Veracode Alternatives
| Tool | License | Platforms | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Checkmarx One Cloud-native application security platform unifying SAST, SCA, API security, and container scanning. | Proprietary | Web | Commercial |
| OpenText Fortify Enterprise SAST and DAST suite with Fortify on Demand managed testing service. | Proprietary | Web, Windows, Linux | Commercial |
| SonarQube Multi-language static analysis and code quality platform with open-source Community Build and commercial Server and Cloud editions. | LGPL-3.0-or-later (source); Sonar Source-Available License v1.0 (bundled analyzers) | Linux, macOS, Windows | Free / Commercial |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Veracode?→
Veracode static analysis scans source code directly or analyzes compiled binaries when source is not available, which simplifies rollout across outsourced and acquired codebases. The platform bundles static analysis, dynamic analysis, SCA, container scanning, and penetration testing as a service behind one dashboard and policy model. Its policy engine enforces security gates across application portfolios.
What is Veracode used for?→
Enterprises that need portfolio-wide appsec policy enforcement.
What are the strengths of Veracode?→
- +Binary analysis works on third-party and legacy code.
- +Policy-driven gates across the application portfolio.
- +Managed services offset staffing gaps.
What are the limitations of Veracode?→
- +Binary scans require packaging builds to per-language guidelines.
- +No published pricing; access starts with a demo request.
How is Veracode used defensively?→
Governed vulnerability detection and policy enforcement across an application portfolio.