Amid the accelerating adoption of open-source software and tightening global data regulations, HCLSoftware has launched HCL AppScan 360º version 2.0, a next-generation application security platform designed to help enterprises regain control over their software supply chains. This platform enables organizations to secure their applications without compromising visibility, compliance, or data sovereignty.
The Urgency of Application Security and Open-Source Risks
High-profile incidents such as Log4Shell have highlighted the fragility of modern software supply chains and the limited visibility many organizations have into their own codebases. Today, enterprises often rely on open-source software (OSS) components from fragmented repositories, which exposes systems to newly discovered vulnerabilities and creates a complex web of dependencies that is difficult to track and maintain.
Many organizations use hundreds or even thousands of open-source components, with limited insight into their origins, licensing, or security posture. This lack of transparency, combined with stricter global data protection laws, creates significant security and compliance challenges.
Global Data Sovereignty and Compliance Pressure
According to Gartner, over 70% of countries have introduced or are drafting data sovereignty laws. Regulations such as the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act and the U.S. Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity mandate full lifecycle oversight of software components, faster patching, and greater transparency.
Rajesh Iyer, EVP and Portfolio Manager at HCLSoftware, commented, “The global move toward data sovereignty is changing the ecosystem for secure development, but the pace of software development driven by open-source adoption and AI tools continues unabated. Organizations must rethink how they manage open-source software, track vulnerabilities, and control where and how data is stored and processed.”
Core Capabilities of HCL AppScan 360º 2.0
HCL AppScan 360º version 2.0 provides full-stack application security testing, including DAST, SAST, IAST, SCA, API security, IaC, and secrets management, along with high-density Software Composition Analysis (SCA) and automated Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) generation. Key features include:
Real-time Open-Source Vulnerability Detection: High-density SCA across the entire application stack to identify risks immediately.
Automated SBOM Creation: Offers full visibility into dependencies, versions, and sources, helping organizations quickly respond to vulnerabilities and maintain license compliance.
Deployment Flexibility: Supports air-gapped or sovereign cloud environments, allowing full control over infrastructure and data location.
Correlation Across Technologies: Integrates IAST, DAST, and SAST findings to confirm exploitability and verify fixes effectively.
IDC research indicates that nearly 85% of enterprises still deploy some application security tools on-premises. AppScan 360º 2.0 addresses this critical need by providing deep open-source visibility while maintaining full control over infrastructure and data locality.
Data Sovereignty as a Business Differentiator
Beyond regulatory compliance, AppScan 360º 2.0 helps organizations build trust with customers and partners. A recent Cisco survey found that 92% of consumers prefer their personal data to be stored within their home country, signaling that data sovereignty is now a competitive business advantage, not just a legal requirement.
Rajesh Iyer concluded, “We are delivering a fully on-premises platform that provides real-time open-source visibility and AI-enabled security capabilities without exposing data to the public cloud.”
Conclusion: As open-source adoption and AI tooling continue to accelerate, enterprises face increasing software supply chain risks and compliance pressures. HCL AppScan 360º 2.0 offers a comprehensive, AI-driven solution for application security, open-source vulnerability management, and software supply chain protection, helping organizations secure their applications while meeting data sovereignty requirements and strengthening customer trust.
