How/Where do I download and install AppScan eXtensions?
You can download free AppScan eXtensions at the AppScan eXtensions Framework portal site at:
http://axf.watchfire.com
What's the advantage for me, as a developer, to use AXF in my projects?
AppScan eXtensions Framework (AXF) allows you to integrate your own knowledge and code into the automated scanning process while leveraging AppScan as a platform for web application security scanning and reporting. Your own utilities can now make use of AppScan's crawling engine, advanced reporting, powerful communication layer (e.g. SSL support, Client Side Certificates, Advanced Session State Management, etc.) and automated testing capabilities.
Who can write AppScan eXtensions?
Users who own a copy of AppScan 7.5 (or above) can immediately start developing their own extensions by using AppScan's public SDK and the AppScan eXtensions Framework (AXF), which comes bundled with documentation and code samples.
What is the AppScan Public SDK?
The AppScan Public SDK (Software Development Kit) is a programming package which enables you to develop applications that integrate with AppScan closely. The SDK provides interface specifications and API libraries to AppScan as well as thorough documentation and code samples of how to use them.
AppScan's Public SDK is ideal for those who wish to integrate their own applications with the industry's leading web application security scanner. It is available to end users of Watchfire AppScan, as well as value-added resellers (VARs) and independent software vendors.
You can write your own applications (or AppScan eXtensions) using the AppScan Public SDK in any language that is .NET-CLR compliant (e.g. C#, VB.NET, VB or J#). In addition, you can use the SDK with the Python scripting language, using PyScan, an integration between Python and AppScan that comes built-in with AppScan v7.5.
Where can I find the AppScan SDK documentation?
You can find the SDK Documentation here and also under the /Docs directory in your AppScan Installation directory.
