Frequently Asked Questions
General
1. How often should I upload my source code for analysis using the CloudScend Foresight product?
- It is recommended to run the CloudScend Foresight product against your portfolio after every major change and at least every quarter in order to see how your portfolio is trending over time.
2. How long does it take for CloudScend Foresight to analyze an application?
- Depending on the size of the application, it usually takes CloudScend Foresight less than 5 min to run analysis on any application.
3. What browsers are supported by CloudScend Foresight?
- The CloudScend Foresight product has been verified to run on the following browsers:
| Browser | Version |
|---|---|
| Chrome | Version 86.0.4240.183 (Official Build) (x86_64) |
| Safari | Version 14.0 (15610.1.28.1.9, 15610) |
| Edge | Version 86.0.622.63 (Official build) (64-bit) |
| Firefox | Version 82.0.2 (64-bit) |
4. Is there a limit to the number of users I can have with my CloudScend Foresight account?
- No, as many members of your team as you would like can self-register for CloudScend Foresight user accounts within your CloudScend Foresight instance.
5. How many applications can I onboard?
- When you purchase CloudScend Foresight, you receive a license key for the number of applications you selected. If you use all your licenses, you can always purchase more at LINK TO PURCHASE SITE
6. Can CloudScend Foresight pull my source code from configuration management tools?
- CloudScend Foresight requires your source code to be compressed into a zip file before uploading. You can configure your CI pipeline to create an appropriate zip file with your source code and then call our source code uploader API to automatically upload your source code into CloudScend Foresight.
7. Is my data and source code safe when using CloudScend Foresight?
- We have spent considerable time and effort to ensure your data and source code are well protected. Data communications are secured via HTTPS . CloudScend Foresight has been evaluated according to the NIST Special Publication 800-171 for protecting controlled unclassified data and the NIST Special Publication 800-53 regarding vulnerabilities. We have used MITRE’s Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) list, at the time of our release, to address any critical and severe vulnerabilities on our software components.
8. Are there planned updates or future releases of CloudScend Foresight?
- We plan to provide major releases every 6 months and minor updates every 3 months. If you are already a customer, you will receive emails notifying you of any new releases.
9. How can I get help for a problem I am having with CloudScend Foresight?
- You can contact our service desk by phone at 1-866-411-4227 – option 3 or email foresight-support@saic.com.
10. Can I see a demo on this product?
- Yes, you can!