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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 on Cloud
Configure a static analysis scan.
Scan an archive file
Scan or generate an IRX file for your application, or identify source code files to scan.

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 navigating AppScan on Cloud, including items on the side main menu and top navigation bars, with links to more detailed information.
Management
Define users, roles, groups, 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.
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.
    - Scan a repository
      Configure SAST, SCA, or both to scan source code from a GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket Cloud, or Azure DevOps repository. Each technology runs as a separate scan.
    - Scan an archive file
      Scan or generate an IRX file for your application, or identify source code files to scan.
    - About IRX files
      About IRX files.
    - About scanning using an archive file
    - Scan mode
      Scan mode describes whether AppScan on Cloud will scan build outputs (.dll, .jar, and so on) or source code files in projects for specific languages.
    - Static analysis scan status
    - Personal scans
      A personal scan is a way of evaluating the relative security of an application in development without affecting overall application scan data (issues, for example), or compliance.
  - 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.
  - Generating in IRX file using a plugin or IDE
  - Simplified configuration process for .NET data flow analysis
    AppScan on Cloud offers a new way to generate an .irx file for scanning .NET applications, using dataflow analysis for .NET source code (C# and VB.NET),
  - 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.
AI-powered security
AppScan on Cloud recognizes the increasing role of artificial intelligence in development protocols. Just as AI can speed and strengthen the application development process, so can AI be used to ensure those applications are secure and ready for market.
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.

Scan an archive file

Scan or generate an IRX file for your application, or identify source code files to scan.

Open the application, select Create scan, and then select SAST under Scan by technology.
At the Upload file tab, drag-and-drop the file (.irx, .zip, .war, .jar, or .ear) to scan into the dialog box, or click the box to browse for the file.

From this panel you also can download AppScan Go!
In Scan options, enter the scan name and review the preferences:
- Opt to run your scan as a personal scan. Security issues from personal scans are not added to the issues for the application as a whole.
- Review your email notification settings.
- Allow intervention by our scan enablement team.
In Summary, review the scan name and options. Go back to Scan options to change the name.
Click Scan when ready to scan.