Mobile Security Framework (MobSF) vs. Fortify by OpenText

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Mobile Security Framework (MobSF)
Score 8.0 out of 10
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Mobile Security Framework (MobSF) is an automated, all-in-one mobile application (Android/iOS/Windows) pen-testing, malware analysis and security assessment framework capable of performing static and dynamic analysis. MobSF support mobile app binaries (APK, IPA & APPX) along with zipped source code and provides REST APIs for integration with CI/CD or DevSecOps pipeline. The Dynamic Analyzer helps you to perform runtime security assessment and interactive instrumented testing.N/A
Fortify by OpenText
Score 9.0 out of 10
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An AppSec solution formerly from Micro Focus, spanning SCA, SAST and DAST that supports the breadth and management of any application portfolio, used to secure code. Features API discovery and testing for any application, throughout the software lifecycle.N/A
Pricing
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User Ratings
Mobile Security Framework (MobSF)Fortify by OpenText
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Usability
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User Testimonials
Mobile Security Framework (MobSF)Fortify by OpenText
Likelihood to Recommend
MobSF is good for checking for vulnerabilities in your app. It will also give suggestions on how to address them. Another thing is can do is find code that may be incorrect. It is not, however, a substitute for a system that actually checks your code for proper use. It really is concentrated on security.
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I think Micro Focus Fortify WebInspect could fit really any organization well that needs to perform static code analysis on their applications (they do have dynamic scanning but I don't have any experience using it). Different static analysis tools scan code differently, Micro Focus Fortify WebInspect requires you to provide a full build of the application to be submitted with debugging files which could be easy or hard depending on how your organization is building it's apps.
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Pros
  • Scan for vulnerabilities
  • Scan for bad coding
  • Give suggestions on fixes for security issues
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  • prevents malware
  • mitigates risks
  • visibility
  • safety
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Cons
  • The UI is not that user friendly
  • The documentation could be easier to understand
  • An easier method of deploying MobSF would be appreciated
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  • It should focus on microservices and develop features
  • Performance need to be improved
  • Multiple apps should be easy to scan in parallel thus saving time
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Likelihood to Renew
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Since every firm needs to perform static code analysis on their applications, I believe Micro Focus Fortify WebInspect would work well for them (they also offer dynamic scanning, although I haven't used it myself). Different static analysis tools scan code in different ways, and Micro Focus Fortify WebInspect asks you to submit a complete build of the application along with debugging files. Depending on how your company builds its apps, this requirement may be simple or challenging.
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Usability
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It is a cloud-based platform which can provide us a very useful and unique features like Application Assessment, Scans, Vulnerability Test, Comprehensive Reporting, Monitoring, etc. Fortify by Open Text is also outstanding in various parameters for the support and integration and it is highly adaptable in various DevOps Program where you need secure app testing with all given features.
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Support Rating
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Always receive excellent support from the vendor. No issues there.
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Alternatives Considered
In my opinion, MobSF is not as comprehensive as SonarQube. Both, however, do a very good job in scanning your code for vulnerabilities. Both do roughly the same things. The reports of SonarQube are more detailed though. The advantage that MobSF has over SonarQube is the price. One is free while the other is a paid solution (with several tiers). However, we use them together to get a more comprehensive scan.
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Micro Focus Fortify WebInspect is better when it comes to speed, integration and detection capabilities as compared to Insight Appsec. What I loved the most is the broad coverage of vulnerabilities it identified as against Insight Appsec. Apart from detection capabilities the time taken is also less compared to Insight Appsec. Given the performance of Micro Focus Fortify WebInspect I would strongly recommend to everyone looking for DevSecOps and application security solutions
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Return on Investment
  • It has allowed our apps to pass a security vetting requirement of a third party to deploy our app
  • We can see where we can improve on the development of our app
  • The deployment can take a while, especially with teams not familiar with the software
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  • Good as part of our security suite to help prevent successful attacks.
  • Reporting of defects helps to educate developers.
  • Worth the price we paid.
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