Company received high scores for IaC security scanning, risk scoring and analysis and automated security testing

Checkmarx Positioned as a Leader and Fast Mover in Inaugural 2024 GigaOm Radar Report for Software Supply Chain Security

Katie Brookes
Merritt Group for Checkmarx
brookes@merrittgrp.com

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arx, the industry leader in cloud-native application security for the enterprise, has been positioned as a Leader and Fast Mover in the inaugural GigaOm Radar Report for Software Supply Chain Security for 2024. In an age when CXOs must face the increasing complexity of software and the expansion of its threat surface, the GigaOm Radar report notes, “Prioritizing software supply chain security (SSCS) and new technologies will strengthen defenses, reduce risks, and ensure long-term success in today’s digital landscape.” GigaOm’s first Radar for Software Supply Chain Security provides an overview of leading SSCS vendors to help enterprise decision-makers make more informed investment decisions.

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Checkmarx received high scores on key features within the Maturity and Platform Play quadrant of the GigaOm Radar Report for Software Supply Chain Security (Photo: Business Wire)

GigaOm positioned Checkmarx as a Leader and Fast Mover in the Maturity and Platform Play quadrant of the SSCS Radar chart, noting that its cloud-native Checkmarx One enterprise AppSec platform received high scores on most key features, including:

• Risk scoring and analysis, which aggregates risk and vulnerability data across Checkmarx solutions and integrated third-party application security solutions through robust application security posture management (ASPM).
• Automated security testing through dynamic application security testing (DAST), static application security testing (SAST), application programming interface (API) security and container security, supporting a wide range of frameworks and languages.
• Infrastructure-as-code (IaC) security scanning, providing automatic detection and analyzing IaC files to find misconfigurations or vulnerabilities, as well as an extensive set of categories including access control, best practices, semantics and structure.

“We believe being recognized as a Leader in the first GigaOm Radar for SSCS reaffirms Checkmarx’ commitment to innovation and excellence in enterprise application security,” said Checkmarx VP of Product Management Ori Bendet. “Our mission is to continue to set the standard for the most broad and complete application security across the entire enterprise software supply chain and to deliver it in ways that help development teams meet continuous delivery deadlines without compromising security.”

The GigaOm Radar report found that:

Checkmarx caters to a wide range of use cases across diverse industries. Key use cases include highly regulated industries like finance and healthcare because of the comprehensive security services and data security features it offers. Enterprises benefit from its scalability and automation, making it well suited for large organizations with numerous applications and development teams.¹

For more information or to download the report, visit this page.

¹ GigaOm Radar for Software Supply Chain Security v1.0; by Seth Byrnes, Analyst; 2024.

About Checkmarx

Checkmarx is the leader in application security and ensures that enterprises worldwide can secure their application development from code to cloud. Our consolidated platform and services balance the dynamic needs of enterprises by improving security and reducing TCO, while simultaneously building trust between AppSec, developers, and CISOs. At Checkmarx, we believe it’s not just about finding risk but remediating it across the entire application footprint and software supply chain with one seamless process for all relevant stakeholders. We are honored to serve more than 1,800 customers, including 40 percent of all Fortune 100 companies.

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