Checkmarx is a global leader in application security, providing solutions that help organizations secure their software development processes from code to cloud. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in automated software security technologies that integrate into DevOps workflows, enabling enterprises to identify and remediate vulnerabilities without slowing down development.
Core Offerings
Checkmarx offers a comprehensive suite of application security testing (AST) solutions, including:
• Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
• Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)
• Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security testing
• Developer training and security awareness tools
These tools support organizations in identifying vulnerabilities in source code, open-source components, and application infrastructure throughout the software development lifecycle.
Industry Impact and Research
Checkmarx is recognized for its research department, which has uncovered significant vulnerabilities in widely used technologies and devices, including Google and Samsung smartphones, Amazon Alexa, Meetup, and Tinder. Their research has contributed to the broader cybersecurity community by identifying and helping remediate critical security flaws in consumer and enterprise technologies.