Checkmarx, a leading provider of application security solutions, showcased its latest innovations and commitment to improving developer experience at Black Hat USA 2024. In an era of cloud development transformation, where security challenges are constantly evolving, Checkmarx is at the forefront of addressing the rising concerns surrounding application security.
Kobi Tzruya, Chief Product Officer at Checkmarx, emphasized the company’s continuous investment in GenAI and application security. By integrating seamless AppSec capabilities into developers’ workflows, Checkmarx aims to empower developers to leverage the power of GenAI while mitigating new risks that may arise.
The pressure on developers and development teams to deliver secure applications quickly has never been higher. A recent global study conducted by Censuswide for Checkmarx revealed that a staggering 92% of companies surveyed had experienced a breach in the past year due to vulnerabilities in in-house developed applications. Furthermore, 91% of organizations admitted to knowingly releasing vulnerable applications, citing business pressures as a primary reason for doing so.
From proprietary code to the inclusion of open source software from unvetted sources, application security faces the challenge of keeping pace with the speed of development. Checkmarx’s technology has revolutionized the development culture for organizations like Dell, with their security strategy now built on a foundation of secure design.
In response to the growing demand for enhanced application security, Checkmarx has focused on innovation, particularly in reducing the risk associated with the use of GenAI in development. The launch of Checkmarx One™ Version 3.0 and CheckAI, the industry’s first plugin to detect and prevent potential attacks against ChatGPT-generated code, highlights Checkmarx’s commitment to securing the future of application security.
Checkmarx One is an enterprise-grade AppSec platform that offers a comprehensive suite of solutions in a unified, cloud-native platform. By consolidating enterprise AppSec toolsets, Checkmarx One enables organizations to reduce total cost of ownership, simplify vendor management, and provide teams with a single login and dashboard for all AppSec solutions. The platform’s ability to prevent application vulnerabilities from reaching cloud production runtime is a significant benefit for organizations looking to enhance their security posture.
In addition to product innovation, Checkmarx is dedicated to proactive threat research. Their research team recently made a groundbreaking discovery of open-source software supply chain attacks targeting the banking sector, using customized malware. By sharing their threat intelligence with industry conferences, Checkmarx contributes to keeping the open-source ecosystem safe while continuously improving their products to defend against emerging threats.
Customer feedback plays a crucial role in Checkmarx’s innovation strategy, with testimonials from organizations like Pismo highlighting the positive impact of Checkmarx’s solutions in identifying and remediating risks. By engaging with customers and actively seeking feedback, Checkmarx ensures that their solutions meet the evolving needs of the market.
In summary, Checkmarx One stands out as the industry’s most comprehensive AppSec portfolio, covering every aspect of the software development lifecycle. From developer enablement to secure code training, design, testing, and deployment, Checkmarx One offers a full suite of solutions to secure applications at every stage. With a focus on accelerating time to value and delivering secure, performant, cloud-native applications, Checkmarx One empowers developers and security teams without the complexity of legacy point solutions.
As organizations continue to navigate the evolving threat landscape, Checkmarx remains committed to driving innovation in application security and helping businesses stay one step ahead of cyber threats. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, proactive threat research, and product development, Checkmarx is set to lead the charge in securing the future of application security.