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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.
Generating an IRX file using the command-line interface (CLI)
To initiate an analysis of your files, you must generate an IRX file to submit for scanning. To use the CLI to generate the IRX file, follow these instructions.
CLI command reference (Linux and macOS)
Linux-specific commands for performing static analysis using a small client command line interface (CLI) that you download and extract to your local disk.
Command help
Use the command help for retrieving a list of available commands or for retrieving information about an individual command.

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.
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).
- About static analysis (SAST)
- System requirements for static analysis
  Supported operating systems and the types of files, locations, and projects that can be scanned by ASoC 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 on Cloud
    Configure a static analysis scan.
  - Configuring a scan using AppScan Go!
    AppScan Go! steps you through configuring and running a static scan. Run the scan in the cloud or use a plugin to automate scanning.
  - Generating an IRX file using the command-line interface (CLI)
    To initiate an analysis of your files, you must generate an IRX file to submit for scanning. To use the CLI to generate the IRX file, follow these instructions.
    - Setting up the Static Analyzer Command Line Utility
      For static analysis, download a small Command Line Utility. When you extract the utility to your local disk, you can use its command line interface (CLI) to perform security analysis.
    - Configuring IRX file generation with the CLI
      Use a configuration file for IRX file generation, wherein you can specify individual targets, or include or exclude targets. In addition, you can use the configuration file to specify additional information that would help to generate a complete IRX file.
    - CLI command reference (Windows)
      Windows-specific commands for performing static analysis using a small client command line interface (CLI) that you download and extract to your local disk.
    - CLI command reference (Linux and macOS)
      Linux-specific commands for performing static analysis using a small client command line interface (CLI) that you download and extract to your local disk.
      - Command help
        Use the command help for retrieving a list of available commands or for retrieving information about an individual command.
      - Global commands
        Use global commands to display CLI help and Static Analyzer Command Line Utility version information.
      - Authentication commands
        Use authentication commands to log in to the ASoC service.
      - Configuration commands
        Use configuration commands to prepare your files for scanning.
      - Analysis commands
        Analysis commands are used for submitting scan requests for analysis - or for working with scan requests that are already submitted. Using the commands, you can also receive information about scans. This information can be useful for automation scripts.
      - Results commands
        Use results commands to retrieve scan results from the analysis service.
      - Report and log commands
        Use report commands to generate scan logs and reports.
  - Generating in IRX file using a plugin or IDE
  - About Software Composition Analysis
    Software Composition Analysis (SCA) identifies and examines open-source packages within your codebase to detect potential security vulnerabilities. SCA can analyze both individual source code files and package manager artifacts, such as configuration files, and lockfiles, to determine the open-source packages your project depends on.
  - Static analysis integrations
  - Submitting HCL AppScan Source assessments to the Cloud for analysis
    If you have a subscription to HCL AppScan on Cloud, you can submit AppScan Source assessments for analysis there. Assessments from AppScan Source Versions 9.0 or higher are supported. The number of scans you can submit depends on your ASoC subscription.
  - Best practices for Java scanning
  - Static analysis scan results
    The SAST scanning engine uses AI and complementary technologies to improve detection accuracy and streamline result analysis.
- Sample apps and scripts
  Use these sample applications to practice scanning with ASoC.
- 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 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.The Scans and Sessions page lists scans under the categories 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.

Command help (Linux™ and macOS)

Use the command help for retrieving a list of available commands or for retrieving information about an individual command.

`appscan.sh help`

Syntax:

To use the CLI to retrieve the list of available commands, issue this command: appscan.sh help

To use the CLI to retrieve information about an individual command, issue the command appscan.sh help <command>, where <command> is the command that you want help displayed for.