Checkmarx vs. Kali Linux

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Checkmarx
Score 8.7 out of 10
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Checkmarx, an Israeli headquartered company with US offices, provides a suite of application security software delivered via the Checkmarx Software Security Platform. Individual modules and capabilities include Checkmarx Static Application Security Testing, Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis, Checkmarx Interactive Application Security Testing (CxIAST)N/A
Kali Linux
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
Kali Linux is an open source, advanced penetration testing platform supported by Offensive Security headquartered in New York.N/A
Pricing
CheckmarxKali Linux
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
CheckmarxKali Linux
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
CheckmarxKali Linux
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CheckmarxKali Linux
Small Businesses
GitLab
GitLab
Score 8.7 out of 10

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Medium-sized Companies
Veracode
Veracode
Score 8.8 out of 10
Veracode
Veracode
Score 8.8 out of 10
Enterprises
Veracode
Veracode
Score 8.8 out of 10
Veracode
Veracode
Score 8.8 out of 10
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User Ratings
CheckmarxKali Linux
Likelihood to Recommend
8.4
(5 ratings)
10.0
(5 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(1 ratings)
Usability
7.6
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
CheckmarxKali Linux
Likelihood to Recommend
Checkmarx
If you are going with SAST process or want to improve overall security posture then go for it like integrating it with post deployment steps. If you are more concerned about proactive controls better choose other options such as pee-commit hooks and CI security. Also choose other tools for DAST and API scans.
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Offensive Security
Kali Linux is especially well suited in environments where high security is needed for your custom developed applications. This is well suited for offensive testing your high security in house developed applications. It is also very good for doing penetration testing on in house developed applications and safe guarding them from external attackers. Kali Linux is tough for use as a day to day Linux operating system as this was never intended to be used by beginners and occasional Linux users.
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Pros
Checkmarx
  • Detects security vulnerabilities in source code with accuracy and detail.
  • Integrates seamlessly with CI/CD pipelines, IDEs, and repositories.
  • Provides clear reports and actionable fix recommendations for developers.
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Offensive Security
  • Analyzing SSL certificates
  • Analyzing SSL server configurations
  • Vulnerability scanning
  • Port scanning
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Cons
Checkmarx
  • Scan duration
  • False positives
  • Integration with other tools like Jenkins comes with some inconveniences.
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Offensive Security
  • Option to deselect tools upon install
  • Instructions for all the tools
  • Lightweight install option
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Usability
Checkmarx
Their API based customizations which I leveraged to create an ASPM package, which is developer friendly and can extend above the dashboard features, other ones are UI which is great and feels clutter free. Menu and navigation is also good so as support. Only drawback is sometimes scan takes longer which I feel so can be reduced
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Offensive Security
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Alternatives Considered
Checkmarx
Checkmarx is easier to integrate with development tools and gives quick feedback during coding, which is helpful for developers. Veracode is more focused on scanning and reporting for compliance, but it’s more complex to set up. We chose Checkmarx because it fits better into our development process, offering faster scans and more useful suggestions for fixing problems
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Offensive Security
I will Stack Kali Linux at the top of among to its similar devices.
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Return on Investment
Checkmarx
  • Improved ability to provide high level of IA confidence
  • Improved confidence in application-level security
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Offensive Security
  • Costs
  • Time taken to setup
  • Configurations needed for each use
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