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Offering features such as core static binary scanning, dynamic scanning, developer education and reporting and analytics components, Veracode has announced updates to the Veracode platform.

Veracode expanded scanning capabilities for new flaw categories including several items on the Mobile App Top 10, based on increasing requests for analysis of applications developed on the Android (News - Alert) platform.

For example, expanded support examines cases where Android apps attempt to modify proxy settings, create inbound SMS listeners, or create data files or permissions settings in ways that allow other apps to read or change them, the company stated in a press release.

“Veracode takes advantage of being a SaaS (News - Alert)-based service provider to update our platform frequently with the goal of quickly driving actionable results for our customers, and making it as easy as possible to maximize the benefits of every aspect of the service, from requesting scans and viewing results to setting policy and running an application security program,” said Tim Jarrett, director of product management, Veracode. “For Veracode and our customers, ease of use isn't just nice to have, it's mission critical.”

To provide customers with better access to information and intelligence about their application security program, primary updates include a redesigned platform administration interface and data export capabilities.

Along with numerous improvements in results quality and API-based results access, Veracode also added new flaw categories for Android applications, support for the Apache Xerces J2EE framework.

Also, one of the benefits of running a scanning service in the cloud is the ability for Veracode to learn in an anonymous, aggregated way about the applications it analyzes.

Recently, the company announced details of its most recent infographic, “Mobile Security: Android vs. iOS.” With the dominance of the iOS platform and the rise of Android devices in the mobile marketplace, security is an increasing concern and focus for smartphone users. The company said that this infographic examines the security features of Android and iOS while also comparing respective strengths and weaknesses.

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