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DXC Technology announced the launch of DXC Applications Security on Demand, a consumption-based applications security testing service that helps clients identify and remediate vulnerabilities during the development lifecycle.

With the launch of the new service, powered by Micro Focus software, DXC becomes the first global Fortify on Demand managed service provider. The new service demonstrates DXC’s strong strategic partner relationship with Micro Focus, which is part of the DXC Partner Network.

“Implementing security protection and assurance mechanisms throughout the software development lifecycle is more important than ever. DXC Applications Security on Demand provides this capability in a cloud consumption-based model,” said Mike Klaus, SVP and GM, Application Services, DXC Technology. “We address our clients’ application security early and continuously through the entire lifecycle, reducing both cost and risk, enabling them to deliver secure applications more efficiently.”

DXC Applications Security on Demand proactively safeguards DXC clients’ critical data to mitigate risk from unsecure applications.

“The combination of our industry-leading security detection software and DXC’s service capabilities provides its clients with a compelling and differentiated offering that significantly reduces lifecycle and maintenance costs, while enhancing security readiness,” said John Delk, Chief Product Officer and GM of the Security Products Group at Micro Focus.

DXC Applications Security on Demand enables:

- Static Security Testing: Static assessments provide security scanning, auditing and reporting on a variety of programming. Using industry-leading tools, source code analysis of applications is completed with expert validation and reporting.

- Dynamic Security Testing: Dynamic assessments provide security scanning, auditing and reporting for any web-based application in an active environment.

- Mobile Security: Mobile assessments provide security scanning, auditing and reporting on all business applications for iOS and Android devices.

“DXC delivers applications security services across a wide range of applications platforms, protocols and languages,” said Chris Moyer, VP and GM, Security Services, DXC Technology. “DXC Applications Security on Demand is one of several solutions available through the DXC Applications security portfolio, helping clients predict attacks, proactively respond to threats, ensure compliance, and protect data and applications.”