HCL AppScan Integration with DefectDojo
HCL AppScan is a comprehensive application security testing platform that provides static application security testing (SAST), dynamic application security testing (DAST), interactive application security testing (IAST), software composition analysis (SCA), API security testing, secrets detection, container scanning, and infrastructure as code (IaC) scanning to identify and remediate vulnerabilities across the entire software development lifecycle from code to cloud. The platform delivers AI-powered intelligent automation, real-time remediation guidance, integrated application security posture management (ASPM), and deep visibility into security risks with support for over 20 programming languages and frameworks, enabling developers, DevOps teams, and security professionals to build secure applications while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Data Granularity: What Gets Imported
The following fields are captured from HCL AppScan results and surfaced in DefectDojo findings:
| Field | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Finding name from the scan | Matched to the tool's own naming |
| Severity | Critical / High / Medium / Low / Info | Mapped from the tool's own severity scale |
| Description | Finding detail from the report | Includes what the issue is and why it matters |
| Mitigation | Remediation guidance | Where the tool provides it |
Importing Into DefectDojo
Use the DefectDojo import API to create a new Test under the relevant Engagement for your product. The request body:
{
"scan_type": "HCL AppScan",
"engagement": "<engagement-id>",
"file": "results.json"
}