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AppScan on Cloud performs security scans for web-applications for production, staging and development environments. For development environments it is aided by Private Site Scanning technology to scan applications not accessible to the open Internet.
IAST Total
IAST Total (Interactive Application Security Testing), harnesses IAST capabilities to enhance Dynamic Analysis (DAST) scans, improving scan and remediation times while uncovering a broader spectrum of vulnerabilities.

Getting started
Welcome to the documentation for HCL AppScan on Cloud, where you can find information about how to install, maintain, and use this service.
Navigation
This section describes the items on the main AppScan on Cloud menu bar, with links to more detailed information.
Administration
Define users, applications, policies, and configure DevOps integrations.
Dynamic analysis
AppScan on Cloud performs security scans for web-applications for production, staging and development environments. For development environments it is aided by Private Site Scanning technology to scan applications not accessible to the open Internet.
- About dynamic analysis (DAST)
  An ASoC dynamic (DAST) scan consists of two stages: Explore and Test. Even though most of the scan process is seamless to the user, and no input is required until the scan is complete, understanding how dynamic scanning works can help you to better understand the role of scanning in your development process.
- Dynamic scanning (DAST)
  ASoC can perform dynamic analysis of an application that runs in a browser or a web API. Use the configuration options available in ASoC, or upload an AppScan Standard configuration (template file) or a full scan file.
- AppScan Presence
  An AppScan Presence on your server enables you to scan sites not accessible from the Internet, and to incorporate scanning as part of your functional testing.
- Recording traffic
  You can record traffic as Explore data for DAST scans using the AppScan Activity Recorder browser extension (for Chrome or Edge), the HCL AppScan Traffic Recorder proxy server, or AppScan Standard.
- HCL AppScan Traffic Recorder
  The HCL AppScan Traffic Recorder (DAST proxy) enables you to record traffic to use as Explore data. Traffic Recorder instances can be created on demand to record traffic that will later be used for a DAST scan.
- IAST Total
  IAST Total (Interactive Application Security Testing), harnesses IAST capabilities to enhance Dynamic Analysis (DAST) scans, improving scan and remediation times while uncovering a broader spectrum of vulnerabilities.
- AppScan Standard
- Private sites
  An AppScan Presence on your server enables you to scan sites not accessible from the Internet.
Interactive monitoring
Using an agent installed on your application, ASoC identifies security vulnerabilities in your application during runtime by monitoring all interactions, both legitimate and malicious. The process is "passive," in the sense that IAST does not send its own tests, and can therefore run indefinitely.
Software Composition Analysis
Use Software Composition Analysis (SCA) to scan for security vulnerabilities in open source and third-party packages used by your code. SCA includes Intelligent Finding Analytics (IFA) and Intelligent Code Analytics (ICA).
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).
Results
The Scans and Sessions page lists the scans under the categories DAST, SAST, SCA, and IAST, where you can view your scan results, including scan statistics. To view, rescan, or download reports, select a scan.
Troubleshooting
If you experience problems with this service, you can perform these troubleshooting tasks to determine the corrective action to take.
FAQ & Reference
Frequently asked questions, information about integrating ASoC into the product lifecycle (SDLC), and ASoC API documentation.

IAST Total

IAST Total (Interactive Application Security Testing), harnesses IAST capabilities to enhance Dynamic Analysis (DAST) scans, improving scan and remediation times while uncovering a broader spectrum of vulnerabilities.

What are the benefits of using IAST Total?

Comprehensive Scanning: IAST Total goes beyond traditional DAST scanning, providing a more thorough analysis that identifies vulnerabilities with increased accuracy.
Enhanced Automatic Configuration: The solution now identifies crucial information such as operating systems, frameworks, platforms, and servers, contributing to improved automatic configuration.
Improved Scan and Remediation Times: The integration of IAST Total results in faster scan and remediation processes, enhancing the overall efficiency of security assessments.
Detailed Call Stack Information: IAST Total enriches the findings by providing a detailed call stack for detected vulnerabilities, aiding in precise understanding and efficient remediation.
Deeper Insight into Application Backend: Gain greater insight into the application backend and components used, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of potential security risks.

For more information, refer to the blog.

How to enable DAST scanning with IAST Total?

By default, DAST scans are enabled with IAST Total provided you have an active IAST subscription and the IAST agent deployed on your application server.

How to view call stack information?

IAST Total provides detailed call stack information for detected vulnerabilities wherever applicable. You can view this information on the IAST call stack section of the Issue Details tab.