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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Checkmarx

    Score7.6 out of 10
    N/ACheckmarx, 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

    SANS Security Awareness Training

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ASANS Institute offers a suite of security awareness training courses, and other specialized security learning, delivered via computer, featuring role-based dynamic training modules.N/A
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    CheckmarxSANS Security Awareness Training
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    CheckmarxSANS Security Awareness Training
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Checkmarx and SANS Security Awareness Training
    Feature
    Checkmarx
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    Ratings
    SANS Security Awareness Training
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Security Awareness Training
    Comparison of Security Awareness Training features of Checkmarx and SANS Security Awareness Training
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    SANS Security Awareness Training
    8.5
    1 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Training Content Library00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Multilingual Training Content00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Training Gamification00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Industry-Specific Security Training00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Individualized Security Training Plans00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Phishing Simulations00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Security Reporting00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Integration with Security Tech Stack00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    CheckmarxSANS Security Awareness Training
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.3
    (5 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    7.7
    (2 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    CheckmarxSANS Security Awareness Training
    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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    SANS Institute
    SANS Security Awareness Training program would be well suited for a large organization that needs to develop multiple training programs with different courses based on the roles of the end users. It seemed a bit difficult at times to achieve simple setup processes because of the configurations tailored to larger, more complex organizations.
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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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    SANS Institute
    • Variety of cyber threat videos and presentations
    • Web based and mobile access to the platform
    • Easy to manage administrator access to configure the training sessions
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    Cons
    Checkmarx
    • Scan duration
    • False positives
    • Integration with other tools like Jenkins comes with some inconveniences.
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    SANS Institute
    • Mass import of users was a bit confusing
    • User interface was sometimes not intuitive
    • Ability to upload custom content was difficult to use
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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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    SANS Institute
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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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    SANS Institute
    We actually are currently migrating to Proofpoint Security Awareness Training because of its integration with the Proofpoint email filter. This will allow us to target specific users who are clicking on bad emails with specific training material. We have used KnowBe4 in the past as well, but it was rather costly compared to SANS Security Awareness Training and Proofpoint. SANS Security Awareness Training seems to be the least easy-to-use interface from an administrative perspective compared to the other two.
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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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    SANS Institute
    • Positive impact knowing we are educating our staff from phishing and potential cyber criminals
    • Considering the potential for bad actors infiltrating our network, this is a small expense
    • Pricing based on actual end users, worth the investment
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