Test Optimization view

Test Optimization uses AppScan®’s intelligent test filtering to run faster scans.

A full regular AppScan Standard scan typically sends thousands of tests and may take hours, in some cases days, to complete. During the early stages of development, or for a quick overall evaluation of the current security posture of your product, you can use Test Optimization to get the results you need in a shorter time frame.

Our intelligent test filters are based on statistical analysis, and filter out certain tests – or even specific test variants – to produce a shorter scan that identifies the more common, severe and otherwise important vulnerabilities only. AppScan fix packs and ifixes keep you up-to-date with the latest optimization filters. Using Test Optimization can greatly reduce overall scan time when fast results are more important to you than a thorough, in-depth scan.


Option	Description
Normal (default)	Performs in-depth testing, sending all tests that are appropriate for the site as configured. This setting is recommended when a longer scan will not interrupt your development workflow.
Optimized	Speeds up the scan by sending only tests for the more common, severe and otherwise significant vulnerabilities.