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Static analysis
Use static analysis (SAST) to scan for security vulnerabilities in web and desktop applications. Static analysis includes Intelligent Finding Analytics (IFA) and Intelligent Code Analytics (ICA).
Scanning for security vulnerabilities
To scan source code for security vulnerabilities, follow the steps in these topics.
Configure a scan in AppScan 360°

Getting started
Welcome to the documentation for HCL AppScan 360°, where you can find information about how to install, maintain, and use this service.
Installation
Administration
Define users, applications, policies, and configure DevOps integrations.
Navigation
This section describes the items on the main AppScan 360° menu bar, with links to more detailed information.
Static analysis
Use static analysis (SAST) to scan for security vulnerabilities in web and desktop applications. Static analysis includes Intelligent Finding Analytics (IFA) and Intelligent Code Analytics (ICA).
- System requirements for static analysis
  Supported operating systems and the types of files, locations, and projects that can be scanned by AppScan 360° when you perform static analysis.
- Scanning for security vulnerabilities
  To scan source code for security vulnerabilities, follow the steps in these topics.
  - Configure a scan in AppScan 360°
    - Scan mode
      Scan mode describes whether AppScan 360° scans build outputs (.dll, .jar, and so on) or source code files in projects for specific languages.
    - Static analysis scan status
  - Configuring a scan using AppScan Go!
    Use AppScan Go! to configure a static scan. You can then run the scan in the cloud or use a plugin to automate scanning.
  - Using the Static Analyzer Command Line Utility
    The Static Analyzer Command Line Utility (SAClientUtil) is used to generate an IRX that can be scanned in a AppScan on Cloud or AppScan 360°. The appscan.sh prepare command is supported for use with AppScan 360° Static Analysis.
  - Language-specific features
  - Static analysis scan results
    Features available in static analysis scan results.
- Sample applications and scripts
- Static analysis troubleshooting
  If you experience problems with static analysis, you can perform these troubleshooting tasks to determine the corrective action to take.
Results
The Scan History tab of your application displays your scan results (including scan statistics) and rescan options.
Reference
Some frequently asked questions, and information about integrating AppScan 360° into the product lifecycle (SDLC).

Configure a scan in AppScan 360°

Procedure

To scan your application:

Download and set up either:
- A supported plugin.
  Complete information about supported plugins is listed on the Plugins and integrations documentation page.
- AppScan Go!, the client utility graphical user interface.
- The Static Analyzer Command Line Utility, as described in Using the Static Analyzer Command Line Utility.
Scan or generate an IRX file for your application, or identify source code files to scan.
1. To generate an IRX file by using the CLI, follow the instructions in Generating an IRX file by using the command line interface (CLI). You can scan all supported languages from the CLI.
2. To generate an IRX file using AppScan Go!, follow the instructions in Configuring a scan using AppScan Go!.
3. To scan a source code file, identify the appropriate .zip, .war, .jar, or .ear file.
Note: When you scan code or generate an IRX file, you might receive a message about updating to the latest Static Analyzer Command Line Utility. See Command Line Utility (CLI) support.
If you have not yet done so: Create an application for your scans.
Use the Create scan wizard to start configuring your scan. Start the wizard from Application > Application > Scans > Create Scan > Static (SAST).
Upload File tab: Drag-and-drop the file to scan into the gray area (or Click to select the file), then click Next.
You can scan files of type .irx, .zip, .war, .jar, or .ear.
Click Review and Scan to proceed to the summary dialog.
You can optionally edit the default name that was given to the scan.
Click Scan Now.