Checkmarx Alternative For Application Security Testing
Securing applications and the software supply chain requires understanding the relationships between applications, components, people, tools, pipelines, runtime environments, and risks.
The Cycode platform was purpose built to fill the visibility gaps that have historically frustrated application security programs.
Protect Secrets
Identifies secrets across the entire SDLC - source code, build logs, Infrastructure as code, Kubernetes clusters, version histories, Docker images and productivity tools (e. g. Slack).
detect Leakage
Identifies leakage of private code and secrets in GitHub and GitLab public repositories and code snippets.
Harden SDLC Tools
Enforces secure configurations and best practices.
Secure Code
Identifies vulnerable application code with SAST.
Secure Code Dependencies
Identifies vulnerable code with SCA.
Secure Infrastructure as Code
Identifies IaC misconfigurations.
Protect CI/CD Pipelines
Next-gen SCA to protect against use of insecure tools, modules, dependencies in pipelines, prevent tampering.
Protect Cloud Deployment
Identifies misconfigured cloud resources and drift from IaC.
Protect Secrets
Identifies secrets across the entire SDLC - source code, build logs, Infrastructure as code, Kubernetes clusters, version histories, Docker images and productivity tools (e. g. Slack).
Partial - Limited ability to detect secrets only in code
detect Leakage
Identifies leakage of private code and secrets in GitHub and GitLab public repositories and code snippets.
None
Harden SDLC Tools
Enforces secure configurations and best practices.
None
Secure Code
Identifies vulnerable application code with SAST.
Secure Code Dependencies
Identifies vulnerable code with SCA.
Secure Infrastructure as Code
Identifies IaC misconfigurations.
Protect CI/CD Pipelines
Next-gen SCA to protect against use of insecure tools, modules, dependencies in pipelines, prevent tampering.
None
Protect Cloud Deployment
Identifies misconfigured cloud resources and drift from IaC.
Partial - Unable to scan in the cloud runtime, can't protect against drift
Secure SDLC Foundation
Cycode ensures tools are configured securely, roles are segmented and permissions audited, and security best practices are followed throughout the application lifecycle.
Pipeline Integrity
Cycode protects code and container dependencies, as well as pipeline dependencies such as open source build tools, pipeline actions and plugins, and infrastructure modules.
contextual Insights
Cycode monitors the entire SDLC and reports findings with full context so you can avoid manual investigation and prioritize the most important findings.
Unparalleled Platform
Cycode delivers a seamless user experience with comprehensive reporting dashboards for security pros and deep integrations with developer workflows to shift security left without context switching.
Risk Based Prioritization
With visibility from code to cloud, Cycode eliminates silos to understand your application, dependencies, CI/CD pipelines, and runtime environments.
Instant Value
Integrate your DevOps tools in less than 1 minute to deliver immediate value and allow maximum agility across your SDLC, all without complicated pricing or packaging.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Checkmarx?
Checkmarx does have limitations though, particularly in detecting secrets and code leaks, securing CI/CD pipelines, and managing misconfigurations in cloud environments, which are increasingly critical for modern application security.
What should I look for in Checkmarx alternatives?
When evaluating Checkmarx alternatives, companies should think beyond just SAST. They need to consider solutions that address the following critical aspects:
- Visibility: Ensure the most comprehensive visibility into their code, including source code, open source code, and AI-generated code. You can't fix what you can't see.
- Prioritization: The tool should help reduce the noise of false positives and ensure the focus remains on the most critical issues that need resolution.
- Remediation: Effective developer workflows that enable seamless remediation of vulnerabilities within the developers' own environments.
- Tool Consolidation: A platform that can replace or integrate with existing security tools, offering a unified solution for better security and hygiene of the entire CI/CD pipeline.
How does Cycode compare as a Checkmarx alternative?
- Software Supply Chain Security: Ensure end-to-end security, including secret detection and code leakage identification.
- Application Security Testing (AST): Leverage proprietary scanners such as SAST and Next-Gen SCA. This includes comprehensive scanning of proprietary code, open source libraries, and AI-generated code.
- Third-party Integrations: Help security teams and developers gain a comprehensive understanding of their application security posture by integrating all your third-party and security tools.
- Risk Intelligence Graph (RIG): Gain enhanced visibility, prioritization, and remediation of critical vulnerabilities.
- Developer Experience: Enable developers to address critical vulnerabilities within their own environments without needing to log into Cycode.