AppSec Assistant
AppSec Assistant is a Jira plugin designed to streamline security workflows by providing intelligent recommendations. It utilizes AI to generate security sugges...
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What is AppSec Assistant?
AppSec Assistant is an AI-powered Jira Cloud plugin that generates automated security recommendations directly within Jira issues, helping teams build secure software by design. It analyzes tickets with a single click to provide tailored AppSec suggestions, reducing the need for manual security reviews and empowering developers to integrate security early in the SDLC. The tool emphasizes data control, keeping user data and OpenAI API keys secure within Atlassian's environment using encrypted storage.
Key features include simple setup by adding an OpenAI API key and optional organization details, instant security insights for any Jira ticket, and options for custom LLM deployments. It supports scaling security efforts across teams without slowing down development pace. An alternative PRO version uses Meta's Llama 3 model for those avoiding OpenAI.
Designed for developers, project managers, and security teams in organizations using Jira Cloud, it bridges the gap between fast development and robust security practices. Ideal for teams aiming to minimize vulnerabilities proactively while maintaining workflow efficiency.
AppSec Assistant pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free to install from Atlassian Marketplace with try-before-buy; requires user-provided OpenAI API key for standard version (usage costs borne by user). AppSec Assistant PRO offered Llama 3 alternative but now retired/archived. Custom enterprise deployments using own LLM available upon contact; no fixed pricing listed. Russian site mentions 999 RUB/month basic, 1999 RUB/month advanced but unconfirmed on main site.
AppSec Assistant pros
- One-click security recommendations in Jira
- AI-powered tailored AppSec suggestions
- Secure-by-design software development
- Simple setup with OpenAI API key
- Optional organization customization
- Data stays in trusted Atlassian environment
- Encrypted storage via Atlassian API
- Reduces manual AppSec review time
- Empowers fast-moving developers
- No configuration beyond API key
- Supports Llama 3 in PRO version
- Custom LLM deployments available
- Streamlines SDLC security integration
- Try before buy on Marketplace
- Scales to team-wide security
- Proactive vulnerability mitigation
- Contact for enterprise customizations
AppSec Assistant cons
- Requires own OpenAI API key
- Depends on external LLM availability
- PRO version archived on Marketplace
- Standard retirement notice issued
- No new updates post-retirement
- Support ends after EOL date
- Limited to Jira Cloud only
- Optional org ID may lack depth
- Custom deployments need contact
- Potential API costs not covered
Frequently asked questions about AppSec Assistant
What is AppSec Assistant?
AppSec Assistant is a Jira Cloud plugin that provides AI-powered security recommendations for issues, enabling secure-by-design software development with one-click analysis of tickets for tailored AppSec insights.
How do I set up AppSec Assistant?
Simply install from Atlassian Marketplace, add your OpenAI API key, and optionally your organization details; no further configuration needed to start generating security recommendations.
Is my data secure with AppSec Assistant?
Yes, it keeps your OpenAI API key and data secure by design using Atlassian's Storage API for encryption, ensuring sensitive information never leaves trusted environments.
What is AppSec Assistant PRO?
PRO version provides the same benefits using Meta's Llama 3 model instead of OpenAI, ideal for users preferring alternatives; available previously on Marketplace but now archived.
Can I use my own LLM?
Yes, custom deployments for Jira Cloud using your own LLM or infrastructure are available; contact the team for more information on enterprise solutions.
Does it work on all Jira tickets?
It generates security recommendations tailored to each ticket at the click of a button, reducing manual reviews and fitting any Jira Cloud issue seamlessly.
What are the benefits for developers?
Developers get fast, actionable security suggestions without bottlenecks, allowing them to move quickly while considering security from the start of development.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, head to the Atlassian Marketplace listing to try AppSec Assistant in action before committing; installation is straightforward.
What about pricing and costs?
Free plugin install, but you provide your own OpenAI API key covering usage costs; custom plans vary, contact for details on advanced or enterprise options.
Is the app still supported?
Retirement notice issued with 90-day window; existing installs function during period, but no new updates or support after end-of-life on Atlassian Marketplace.