Sobele vs Veracode
Sobele vs Veracode DAST | Purpose-Built DAST vs Acquired Product
Veracode is traditionally recognized as a brand in the SAST (Static Application Security Testing) field. However, with the growing need for DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing), they entered this domain later by acquiring Crashtest Security, a mid-tier DAST company.
Sobele, on the other hand, is a next-generation platform designed from the ground up specifically for DAST, addressing modern web security needs. This fundamental difference creates a significant gap between the capabilities of both solutions.
Veracode DAST: Limitations of a Bolt-On Solution
Veracode's DAST Background
- Primary focus: SAST and code analysis
- DAST entry: Later acquisition of Crashtest Security
- Positioning: Secondary product within SAST-heavy platform
- Development approach: Integration challenges with existing infrastructure
Veracode DAST's Core Features
Standard Capabilities:
- "3-click setup" (simple configuration)
- Basic scalable scanning
- "Low false positive" claims
- CI/CD integration
- API security (basic level)
- Cloud-native architecture
Missing Capabilities:
- No modern defense bypass capabilities
- No CAPTCHA bypass technology
- No WAF penetration capability
- No mobile application testing
- No advanced business logic testing
Sobele: Purpose-Built DAST Platform
Sobele's DAST DNA
- Ground-up design: Developed exclusively for DAST
- Modern threat focus: Optimized for current attack vectors
- AI integration: Artificial intelligence technology at every level
- User experience: Intuitive and accessible design
Technical Capability Comparison
1. Modern Defense System Bypass
Veracode DAST:
- CAPTCHA: No bypass capability, standard HTTP requests
- WAF: Basic HTTP requests, no penetration
- Rate Limiting: Simple rate control, no intelligent management
- Anti-Bot: No modern bot detection bypass
Sobele:
- CAPTCHA Intelligence: AI-powered automated CAPTCHA resolution
- WAF Penetration: Cloudflare, AWS WAF, Azure bypass
- Intelligent Rate Limiting: IP rotation, session management
- Bot Detection Bypass: Advanced anti-detection techniques
2. Modern Web Technology Support
Veracode DAST:
- SPA Support: Basic JavaScript crawling
- Framework Analysis: Limited modern framework support
- API Testing: Standard REST endpoint scanning
- Mobile Testing: Not available
Sobele:
- SPA Excellence: React, Vue, Angular special triggering
- Framework Intelligence: Complete modern JavaScript ecosystem support
- API Security: REST, GraphQL, SOAP comprehensive analysis
- Mobile Testing: Android emulator with native app testing
3. Vulnerability Detection Capabilities
Veracode DAST:
- Detection Scope: Standard OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
- Business Logic: Limited business logic testing
- IDOR Detection: Basic parameter manipulation
- 0-Day Detection: Not available
Sobele:
- Comprehensive Detection: Advanced vulnerability classes + OWASP
- Business Logic Intelligence: AI-powered business logic analysis
- IDOR Mastery: Intuitive pattern recognition
- Zero-Day Vectors: Proactive unknown threat testing
Technical Performance Evaluation
| Feature | Veracode DAST | Sobele |
|---|---|---|
| CAPTCHA Bypass | ❌ Not available | ✅ AI-powered solution |
| WAF Penetration | ❌ Basic HTTP | ✅ Advanced bypass |
| SPA Testing | ❌ Limited JS | ✅ Native framework |
| Mobile App Testing | ❌ Not available | ✅ Android emulation |
| Rate Limiting | ❌ Basic control | ✅ Intelligent management |
| CTI Integration | ❌ Not available | ✅ Real-time intelligence |
| IDOR Detection | ❌ Basic only | ✅ AI pattern analysis |
| Zero-Day Testing | ❌ Not available | ✅ Proactive vectors |
| Business Logic | ❌ Limited | ✅ AI-driven analysis |
Real-World Testing Scenarios
Scenario 1: E-commerce Site - Cloudflare Protected
Veracode DAST Performance:
- Basic HTTP requests when Cloudflare detected
- Scanning stops when facing CAPTCHA
- Surface-level vulnerability detection
- Business logic vulnerabilities missed
Sobele Performance:
- Cloudflare bypass enables deep scanning
- CAPTCHA automatically resolved
- SQL injection detected bypassing WAF
- Payment processing business logic vulnerabilities discovered
- User privilege escalation detection
Scenario 2: Modern React SPA Application
Veracode DAST Performance:
- Gets stuck in JavaScript files
- Cannot discover dynamic routes
- API endpoints missed
- Frontend state management untested
Sobele Performance:
- All React components simulated
- API communication fully analyzed
- Client-side storage security testing
- Android banking app automatic testing
- Cross-platform vulnerability correlation
Scenario 3: IDOR Vulnerability Detection
Veracode DAST Performance:
- Basic parameter modification attempts
- Lack of pattern recognition
- Manual verification requirement
- False positive results
Sobele Performance:
- AI-powered user context analysis
- Automatic privilege escalation testing
- Business rule violation detection
- Automatic exploit proof generation
Platform Integration and Usability
Veracode: Enterprise Platform Complexity
SAST-Heavy Approach:
- DAST in secondary position
- Complex platform navigation
- SAST-focused reporting
- DAST features hidden in menus
Integration Limitations:
- SAST-heavy APIs
- Limited DAST customization
- Legacy Crashtest UI remnants
- Platform consistency gaps
Sobele: DAST-First Design
Dedicated DAST Experience:
- Every feature optimized for DAST
- Intuitive user interface
- DAST-specific reporting
- Streamlined workflow design
Native Integration:
- DAST-focused API architecture
- Comprehensive customization options
- Modern development tools integration
- Seamless DevSecOps workflow
Cost and Value Analysis
Veracode: Enterprise Package Requirement
Cost Structure:
- SAST + DAST bundle: Paying for unused SAST
- Enterprise pricing: Non-transparent pricing
- Minimum commitment: High initial cost
- Additional feature fees: Advanced features extra cost
Hidden Costs:
- SAST training costs (even if unused)
- Platform complexity training requirements
- External tool needs for limited DAST capabilities
- Developer time due to integration complexity
Sobele: Transparent DAST Value
Cost Structure:
- Pure DAST pricing: Pay only for what you use
- Transparent pricing: No hidden fees
- Flexible scaling: Growth according to needs
- All-inclusive features: No additional charges
Value Optimization:
- Specialized DAST training minimal
- Immediate productivity with intuitive platform
- Complete DAST capabilities in single platform
- Fast time-to-value with zero complexity
Future Roadmap and Innovation
Veracode: SAST-Focused Roadmap
Innovation Limitations:
- SAST-prioritized R&D investment
- DAST secondary development priority
- Legacy Crashtest architecture constraints
- Slow adaptation to modern web threats
Future Uncertainty:
- DAST investment commitment unclear
- SAST platform integration challenges
- Modern attack vector adaptation lag
- Innovation resource allocation questions
Sobele: DAST Innovation Leadership
Continuous Innovation:
- 100% DAST-focused R&D investment
- Modern web technologies first-priority
- AI/ML continuous improvement
- Real-time threat landscape adaptation
Future Vision:
- Next-gen attack vector anticipation
- AI-powered autonomous security testing
- Modern framework native evolution
- User experience continuous optimization
Real-World Performance Comparison
Scenario: Cloudflare-Protected Banking Portal
Veracode DAST Results:
- Cloudflare detection halts comprehensive testing
- Limited to basic HTTP response analysis
- Surface-level configuration scanning
- No business logic vulnerability detection
- CAPTCHA challenges stop progress
Sobele Results:
- Advanced Cloudflare bypass techniques
- Complete application logic analysis
- SQL injection with database evidence
- Session management vulnerability discovery
- Mobile banking app correlation
- Automated proof-of-concept generation
Conclusion: Specialization vs Diversification
Veracode DAST = Secondary product approach
- SAST company's DAST experiment
- Acquired technology integration challenges
- Limited innovation investment
- Platform complexity without DAST focus
Sobele = DAST specialization
- Purpose-built DAST platform
- Modern web security native understanding
- Continuous DAST innovation
- User-centric DAST experience
Your Real DAST Advantage with Sobele:
✅ Purpose-built DAST design - Not a bolt-on, but core DNA
✅ Modern bypass technologies - WAF, CAPTCHA, Rate limiting mastery
✅ Comprehensive web coverage - SPA, Mobile, API unified testing
✅ AI-powered detection - Business logic, IDOR, Zero-day vectors
✅ Pure DAST value - No forced SAST bundle
✅ Innovation commitment - 100% DAST-focused development
✅ User experience excellence - DAST workflow optimization
Stop settling for a SAST company's secondary offering. Choose Sobele for genuine DAST specialization.
Register now and experience modern DAST testing that Veracode cannot deliver - WAF bypass, CAPTCHA resolution, mobile testing and more.