HCL AppScan RapidFix: Accelerating Secure Software Development Through AI-Powered Automation

Cyber threats and sophisticated hacking tactics are growing more prevalent than ever. As a result, application vulnerabilities are becoming prime targets for hackers, and development teams are under intense pressure to deliver secure applications quickly without compromising security. 

HCLSoftware, in partnership with Pixee, is proud to introduce HCL AppScan RapidFix: an AI-driven solution that automates the triage and remediation process for application security vulnerabilities. This innovative agentic approach reduces manual intervention, lowers security debt and shortens the time-to-market, empowering development and security teams to be more productive.

The Challenge: Balancing Speed and Security

One of the biggest challenges facing development organizations is finding a balance between development agility and thorough risk mitigation. As developers strive to roll out new features quickly, security concerns frequently become obstacles. A viable security testing solution must integrate seamlessly into the development cycle without impeding development processes. 

Traditional static application security testing (SAST) tools generate extensive outputs that require manual triage and intervention, slowing down development and introducing risk. Manual processes are time-consuming and prone to inconsistencies and false positives. Development and security teams are left navigating a sea of vulnerabilities without clear direction or prioritization.

The Solution: HCL AppScan RapidFix

HCL AppScan RapidFix addresses these challenges by automating the triage of SAST scan results and providing reliable, actionable fix recommendations. Built on an AI-powered foundation and a deterministic OSS Codemodder framework, RapidFix delivers:

• Automated triage of vulnerabilities
• Context-aware fix suggestions
• Reduction of false positives
• Streamlined development workflows
• Rapid remediation and consistent coding practices

Incorporating new application security tools and practices into the software development process enables teams to release new software more efficiently while upholding strong application security standards.

HCL AppScan RapidFix Accelerates Developer Efficiency 

AI-Driven Code Analysis

Leveraging advanced AI algorithms, RapidFix analyzes code and intelligently interprets complex security scan results, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

Security Context and Control Recommendations

The platform deciphers the broader business and technical context of vulnerabilities, identifies relevant security controls, and recommends appropriate remediation actions.

Enhanced Developer Experience

By ‘humanizing’ output, RapidFix ensures recommendations are understandable and practical, increasing adoption among developers and improving coding consistency across teams.

Automation at Scale

The Codemodder framework enables automation of repetitive tasks and large-scale refactoring, as well as rapid prototyping for emerging languages and new security rules.

Business Impact: Drive Better Outcomes

Operationally, removing bottlenecks caused by manual triage significantly streamlines the development process. By proactively addressing critical vulnerabilities and minimizing false positives, teams can reduce missed issues, shrink the security backlog and allow developers to focus on higher-value tasks.

Another significant benefit is improved compliance. RapidFix ensures better alignment with both regulatory and organizational security standards. By leveraging intelligent automation, businesses can enhance their security measures and protect critical data and systems more effectively, while also optimizing their overall security operations.

By automating security triage and remediation, HCL AppScan RapidFix enables development and security teams to operate with greater speed, precision, and confidence. The outcome? Accelerated delivery cycles, reduced risk exposure and stronger regulatory compliance.

Conclusion

As application security becomes an increasingly critical component of the software development lifecycle, solutions that balance speed, accuracy and automation are essential. HCL AppScan RapidFix, developed in collaboration with Pixee, stands at the forefront of this evolution, transforming how developers and security professionals collaborate to secure applications at scale.

HCLSoftware’s commitment to innovation ensures that teams are equipped with the tools needed to build and maintain secure, high-quality software — faster and more efficiently than ever before.

Contact us today to learn more.