Checkmarx - Security Scan for Web and Mobile Application

What is Web Security Scanning? 

Web Security Scanning is an automated process that identifies and prioritizes security vulnerabilities in web applications and websites. It helps organizations protect themselves from cyberattacks by proactively detecting weaknesses. 

These scanners meticulously examine websites, web apps, and web services to uncover security bugs or flaws that hackers could exploit. Common vulnerabilities include SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), insecure server settings, outdated software, and other web application flaws12. 

How Does Web Security Scanning Work?

Automated scanners crawl through all web pages and files within a web app, conducting an in-depth analysis to identify flaws.

They report the vulnerabilities, specify their severity levels, and may even assign CVE IDs (if available). Additionally, some scanners calculate CVSS scores based on their findings. 

While automated tools are powerful, manual scanning remains a best practice. Manual assessments can uncover complex vulnerabilities and connections between multiple issues, enhancing overall security1. 

APAC adopts Checkmarx which is a powerful web security scanning tool that helps organizations identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in their applications. Here are some of its key features: 

Source Code Scanning: 

Checkmarx excels at source code analysis. It scans your application's source code, byte code, or binary code to identify security vulnerabilities. 

It detects issues related to input validation, authentication, authorization, data leakage, and more. 

By analyzing the code, it helps developers find and repair vulnerabilities before releasing their software1. 

Open-Source Scanning: 

Checkmarx also provides open-source scanning capabilities. It helps you find and eliminate risks in your open-source code. 

Many applications rely on open-source libraries, and vulnerabilities in these libraries can impact your software. Checkmarx helps you stay secure by identifying such issues2. 

Interactive Code Scanning: 

With interactive code scanning, Checkmarx goes beyond static analysis. It scans for vulnerabilities during runtime, providing real-time feedback. 

This dynamic approach helps catch issues that might not be apparent in the static code alone. It's especially useful for web applications with complex interactions2. 

Open-Source Security for Infrastructure as Code (IaC): 

Checkmarx extends its security coverage to infrastructure as code (IaC). It identifies and fixes insecure IaC configurations that could put your application at risk. 

By addressing security concerns in your infrastructure scripts (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation), you enhance overall application security2. 

In summary, Checkmarx offers comprehensive scanning capabilities, covering both source code and open-source components, along with interactive scanning and IaC security checks. It's a valuable tool for ensuring robust cybersecurity in your applications