In the fast-paced world of software development, security remains a critical piece of the workflow before any line of code gets pushed into production. Yet, many organizations are still stuck using outdated Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools that no longer keep pace with the evolving needs of modern development teams. These legacy tools not only slow down development but also come with hefty deployment costs and poor user experiences.
It’s time for a change. With Cycode’s AI-powered, cloud-native SAST, developers get the code security they need without the frustration. But why is now the perfect time to rip and replace your legacy SAST? Below’s a breakdown of Cycode’s modern SAST offering vs. Legacy SAST offerings. But beyond that, let’s dive in a little deeper.
Effortless Deployment & Onboarding
Legacy SAST tools are known for their slow, costly, and complex deployments. They often require significant preparation, manual onboarding of each repository, and constant resource management—leading to inefficiency and waste. This complexity not only drains your team’s time and budget but can also delay security implementation, putting your organization at risk.
Cycode solves this by offering quick and easy deployment. Thanks to its native SCM (Source Control Management) integrations, you can onboard thousands of repositories in just minutes. There’s no need for manual onboarding or excessive preparation; Cycode automates the process, seamlessly integrating SAST into your development workflows. With Cycode, the days of resource-heavy deployments are gone, allowing your teams to focus on what they do best: developing secure, high-quality code.
Blazing Fast Scanning, Accuracy, & Resource Efficiency
One of the biggest complaints with legacy SAST tools is their incredibly slow scan times. Running a scan on every pull request can take hours, frustrating developers and slowing down the entire development pipeline. Worse, these tools consume massive resources, forcing teams to either wait for scans to complete or divert additional resources to keep up with security demands.
Cycode’s modern, cloud-native SAST engine is designed for speed, accuracy, and efficiency. It can scan millions of lines of code in parallel in just minutes—often completing faster than your test suite. And because Cycode’s platform is cloud-native, it automatically provisions and scales resources as needed, without any manual intervention. This means you get the fast scans you need without burning through server resources, ensuring development teams stay productive while security remains top-notch.
Developer Experience & Modern Capabilities
Legacy SAST tools also suffer from outdated user experiences that are not aligned with modern developer workflows. Clunky, 15-year-old interfaces and poor integration capabilities with today’s most commonly used languages and frameworks frustrate developers and hinder their adoption. These tools often produce high false-positive rates, bogging down teams with unnecessary security alerts.
Cycode is built for today’s developer. With strong shift-left capabilities, it allows developers to catch security issues early in the development process, directly within their workflows. Cycode’s engine supports modern languages like Ruby and Elixir, ensuring it can handle today’s development needs. Additionally, the user interface is sleek, modern, and easy to navigate, providing developers with an enjoyable, frustration-free experience. By reducing false positives and integrating seamlessly with their daily tools, Cycode helps developers focus on what matters—writing secure code faster.
The Future of SAST is Here with Cycode and its Complete ASPM
The software development landscape has changed, and your security tools should evolve with it. Legacy SAST solutions are no longer fit for purpose, bogging down teams with slow scan times, complex deployments, and outdated interfaces. Cycode’s modern, AI-powered SAST is the future. It delivers faster, more efficient scans, integrates seamlessly with your development pipelines, and provides a user experience that developers love.
Don’t just take our word for it—customers like Nomi Health have already made the switch and are seeing significant improvements in their security workflows. If you’re ready to kick your legacy SAST out and embrace a faster, more efficient, and developer-friendly solution, Cycode is the answer.
