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    Vulnerability Scanner Comparison

    Compare SAST, DAST, and SCA tools to find the right vulnerability scanner for your AI-generated application. Learn key evaluation criteria and common pitfalls.

    Choose the Right Scanner

    Not all vulnerability scanners are effective for AI-generated code. Many tools produce excessive false positives or miss logic vulnerabilities. Choose scanners that understand modern frameworks and can handle unconventional code patterns.

    Scanner Evaluation Checklist

    Follow these 10 steps to choose the best vulnerability scanner for your needs. Critical items should be evaluated before committing to a tool.

    Step 1

    Define scanning requirements

    Critical

    Identify the types of vulnerabilities you need to detect based on your application stack and architecture.

    Step 2

    Evaluate scanner coverage

    Critical

    Compare which OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and CVEs each scanner can detect effectively.

    Step 3

    Test for false positive rates

    Critical

    Run trial scans to assess how many false positives each tool generates on your codebase.

    Step 4

    Check integration capabilities

    Critical

    Verify that scanners integrate with your CI/CD pipeline, version control, and issue tracking systems.

    Step 5

    Assess reporting quality

    Review the quality of vulnerability reports, including remediation guidance and severity ratings.

    Step 6

    Compare pricing models

    Evaluate pricing based on number of scans, applications, or users to determine cost-effectiveness.

    Step 7

    Test performance impact

    Measure scan duration and resource consumption to understand impact on development workflows.

    Step 8

    Review authentication support

    Check if scanners can authenticate to test protected areas of your application effectively.

    Step 9

    Evaluate compliance features

    Assess built-in compliance reporting for SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, or industry-specific standards.

    Step 10

    Check API and CLI availability

    Verify programmatic access options for automation and custom integration workflows.

    Common Scanner Issues

    High False Positive Rate

    High

    Scanners flag safe code as vulnerable, requiring manual review and wasting developer time.

    Limited Language Support

    Critical

    Scanner does not support your application's programming language or framework stack.

    Slow Scan Performance

    Medium

    Long scan times that block CI/CD pipelines and slow down deployment velocity.

    Poor Remediation Guidance

    High

    Vague vulnerability descriptions without clear steps to fix identified security issues.

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