As federal agencies face increasing pressure to secure complex digital ecosystems against sophisticated cyber threats, compliance with stringent security standards has never been more critical. Today, we are proud to announce that HCL AppScan 360° is FIPS 140-3 compliant—a milestone that reinforces our commitment to delivering secure, reliable, and mission-ready application security solutions for the U.S. federal government.
Compliance priority: Why FIPS 140-3 matters
The Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-3 is the benchmark for cryptographic module validation. Issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), this standard is mandatory for cryptographic products used by federal agencies and contractors. Achieving compliance ensures cryptographic operations—such as data encryption, key management, and authentication—are performed with validated security protocols.
HCL AppScan 360° has been engineered with federal requirements in mind, making FIPS 140-3 compliance a core pillar of its secure architecture. For agencies operating in classified, air-gapped, or highly sensitive environments, this compliance is not just a benefit—it’s a necessity.
Built for federal: Secure by design, flexible in deployment
HCL AppScan 360° is a modern, cloud-native application security platform developed explicitly for high-assurance environments. Unlike SaaS-only offerings, it offers self-managed deployment models—including in classified enclaves, secure networks, or air-gapped systems—ensuring agencies maintain complete control over their security posture.
Deployment prerequisites for FIPS 140-3 compliance include:
- Use of Ubuntu 22.04 PRO with FIPS enabled for node and installation servers
- Deployment into a FIPS-validated Kubernetes environment
- Secure configuration of the ingress controller and control plane
This architecture allows federal clients to operate confidently, even in mission-critical environments where access to commercial cloud services is restricted or not permitted.
Unified DevSecOps: Secure the pipeline without slowing it down
Federal agencies must adopt agile development practices without compromising security. HCL AppScan 360° is built for this intersection, delivering:
- Deep, accurate code testing (SAST) in 35+ languages and comprehensive runtime analysis (DAST) for applications and APIs
- AI-powered remediation with GenAI-summarized fixes, all without going to the web.
- Automated scan orchestration via integrations with CI/CD tools like Jenkins
- Policy-driven governance to align with DISA STIG, OWASP Top 10, and more
Security teams gain centralized visibility over vulnerabilities, remediation progress, and compliance adherence—all from a single dashboard. Aggregated scan results allow agencies to prioritize true risks for faster remediation, increasing operational efficiency across the development lifecycle.
No vendor lock-in, no external dependencies
AppScan 360° is not delivered as a vendor-managed SaaS. Instead, agencies manage it internally, preserving sovereignty over data and infrastructure. There’s no need for a license server—activation is token-based, and concurrency is scalable based on the organization’s infrastructure. Each scan runs in an isolated, disposable container, eliminating data leakage risks and ensuring operational integrity.
Federal-proven, future-ready
Backed by a roadmap focused on continual innovation, HCL AppScan 360° is positioned to evolve with federal security requirements. Its FIPS 140-3 compliance, flexible deployment options, and scalable architecture make it the optimal choice for agencies seeking a federal-grade DevSecOps solution.
Ready to modernize your AppSec strategy?
HCL AppScan 360° is built for the mission. Whether you’re operating in a secure enclave, defending critical infrastructure, or modernizing legacy systems, we deliver the tools and assurance needed to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
Contact our federal team to schedule a consultation or demo.
Stay secure. Stay compliant. Stay mission-ready—with HCL AppScan 360°.
