About SCA Scan Service

SCA Scan Service (SCASS) is a scalable solution for performing software composition analysis scans outside of the traditional Black Duck SCA environment. SCASS supports Package Manager and Signature Scans, making it a versatile choice for various scanning needs.

This services provides significant benefits for both on-premise and hosted customers:

  • On-premise customers: Resource requirements for non-specialized scanning are greatly reduced, steamlining infrastructure needs.

  • Hosted customers: Cloud Infrastructure efficiency improves with dynamic scaling based on overall scan demand, enhancing performance and reducing operational overhead.

SCASS also enables Correlated Scanning, a new feature that leverages SCASS to enhance match results by combining insights from multiple scanning techniques.

Additionally, SCASS delivers faster delivery of scanning bug fixes, independent of Black Duck release cycles. While scan results are stored transactionally, this streamlined service enhances the flexibility and scalability of scanning across platforms.

Please note, this feature must be enabled on your product registration key to take advantage of the service. With SCASS, you can simplify resource management and enjoy a more scalable scanning experience. Contact your Black Duck representative to learn more.