Why Checkmarx
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GitHub is known for source code management, not for AppSec. The quality of results leads to insecure code being released. With Checkmarx, you can be confident in your code.
GitHub Advanced Security requires you to compile code before scanning. Checkmarx scans as developers code and on check-in, so you can find and fix vulnerabilities before they get merged into your project.
GitHub is the gold standard for repos, not AppSec. GitHub Advanced Security misses critical vulnerabilities that Checkmarx finds – and helps you fix – before it enters your codebase.
Checkmarx seamlessly integrates with GitHub so you can scan code right out of your repo — manually, when you check in code, or automated as part of your Actions workflow.
It’s not enough to find vulnerabilities, you should also know what their risk are and If they are exploitable. With GitHub, you’re flying blind. Checkmarx identifies 7x more exploitable vulnerabilities.
Are there malicious packages hiding in your application? With GitHub, you won’t know. Only Checkmarx can highlight attacks such as account take-over, dependency confusion, chain jacking, and more.
Scan your code as you type and get immediate feedback. Write secure code before you commit.
Checkmarx is the leader in cloud native application security. Discover why Checkmarx beats GitHub.
Go Beyond GitHub
GitHub Advanced Security only works with GitHub repos. Checkmarx works with everybody, including GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps.
Checkmarx secures more of your application, from source code, open-source packages, and APIs to IaC and containers.
GitHub Advanced Security only works with GitHub repos. Checkmarx works with everybody, including GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps.
Checkmarx secures more of your application, from source code, open-source packages, and APIs to IaC and containers.
GitHub Reporting is Basic
GitHub has only basic reporting. Security managers and CISOs lack extensive dashboards that provide both a high-level view and the ability to dive deep.
Checkmarx provides wide reporting capabilities for every stakeholder so that everybody gets what they need.
GitHub has only basic reporting. Security managers and CISOs lack extensive dashboards that provide both a high-level view and the ability to dive deep.
Checkmarx provides wide reporting capabilities for every stakeholder so that everybody gets what they need.
Don’t Be Unsupported
Developers love GitHub tools. But managing an AppSec solution can be complex. Simple tools can’t account for the differences between the applications that you need to protect.
Checkmarx is your partner every step of the way.
Developers love GitHub tools. But managing an AppSec solution can be complex. Simple tools can’t account for the differences between the applications that you need to protect.
Checkmarx is your partner every step of the way.
Third-Party Evaluation
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Checkmarx vs. GitHub
| Feature | Feature | GitHub | Checkmarx |
|---|---|---|---|
| AppSec Expertise | |||
| AppSec Expertise | GitHub is primarily a version control system, not a security company and is just one of thousands of products. | Checkmarx is 100% focused on application security. | |
| Platform | |||
| Platform | No DAST/IaC/SSCS/Container Security Solutions | Comprehensive platform | |
| SAST | |||
| SAST | SAST supports only 12 languages | Checkmarx SAST supports over 35 languages and 80 frameworks. | |
| SCA | |||
| SCA | No exploitable path feature | Exploitable path indicates whether a vulnerability can be exploited | |
| Developer Experience | |||
| Developer Experience | Lacks SCM integration other than Microsoft repos. | Seamlessly integrates into the SDLC. | |
| Secure Code Game is a single game for developers covering only 3 languages and 18 hours of training. | Codebashing is a continuous eLearning platform for developers and AppSec managers covering 15 languages. | ||
| AI Security | |||
| AI Security | Lacks ability to create AI-generated custom queries and verify the security of AI-generated code. | Extensive investment in AI to improve productivity, secure AI-generated code, and manage internal IP. | |
| Innovation | |||
| Innovation | Analysts report that GitHub’s product innovation lags behind. | Checkmarx One is a comprehensive AppSec platform from code-to-cloud with comprehensive AST solutions. | |
| Accuracy | |||
| Accuracy | Focuses on speed at the expense of accuracy. | Higher true positive, lower false positive and false negative rates. | |
| Support | |||
| Support | Limited support and services. | Comprehensive support and services | |
| Enterprise | |||
| Enterprise | Limited Dashboards and Reports – not suitable for CISOs | Strong and robust reporting, including CISO-specific reports. | |
“Checkmarx One definitely checks all my boxes from a security standpoint and has a great interface that’s engaging and easy to use. Some of the solutions we considered were more complicated. With Checkmarx One, it’s easy to get right to the problem with little to no learning curve.”
“Incorporating Checkmarx’s technology has revolutionized our development culture. It’s more than just technology; it serves as the foundation of our security strategy, ensuring that our applications are secure by design.”
“The success of our AppSec program can be directly attributed to the tooling, processes and support provided by Checkmarx managed services. Our mission revolves around providing secure and compliant lottery and gaming applications and services to our clients around the globe, and with Checkmarx SAST, SCA and associated components enhanced by their stellar service support, we deliver on this promise with confidence and certainty.”
“After nearly nine years of using Checkmarx’s SAST, CGI’s journey has been one of seamless integration and consistent satisfaction. The last three years have been particularly smooth, reflecting the solution’s reliability and our successful partnership.”
“By Far The Best AppSec Tooling Decision We Have Made!!”
“We were thrilled to find Checkmarx, which helped us improve the SLA for identifying and remediating risk, reduce risk and the number of vulnerabilities, and eliminate high- and medium-risk issues.”
“Checkmarx made security team and developers life easier.”
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