Test Optimization

Test Optimization lets you take advantage of our ongoing statistical analysis for a faster scan.

About this task

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.

Procedure

  1. Select the option you need (if in doubt, leave the default option):
    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.
  2. Click Next to proceed to the final stage of the wizard.

What to do next

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