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    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

    VMware AppDefense (discontinued)

    Score4 out of 10
    N/AVMware AppDefense was a hypervisor-native workload protection platform for enterprise virtualization and security teams, used to deliver a secure virtual infrastructure and simplify micro-segmentation planning by providing application visibility, reputation scoring, and security. The product is discontinued, and no longer available.N/A
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    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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    User Ratings
    CheckmarxVMware AppDefense (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.3
    (5 ratings)
    8.4
    (7 ratings)
    Usability
    7.7
    (2 ratings)
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    8.5
    (7 ratings)
    User Testimonials
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    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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    Being a VMware product, AppDefense has the advantage of compatibility with all of the VMware product feature updates and patches ( ESXi, NSX, vCenter, etc.). Paired with Carbon Black, it's resource overhead is well-tuned compared to traditional antivirus products.
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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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    • I think that the AppDefense approach is clever and sets it apart from other products. Having a baseline of normal behavior that I can see is something I haven't seen in another product before.
    • AppDefense doesn't overload my systems with performance draining agents.
    • AppDefense integrates with VMWare products I have or plan to purchase.
    • Access to AppDefense support has been better than any other VMWare products.
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    Cons
    Checkmarx
    • Scan duration
    • False positives
    • Integration with other tools like Jenkins comes with some inconveniences.
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    • PowerShell functionality.
    • Sorting results in some areas are not applicable.
    • Email alerting through AppDefense Manager does not exist, but support has said it is a feature to come.
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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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    Support Rating
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    The product is still quite new, and there seems to be a lack of technical information available for both the E.U. and support staff. That being said, the support staff that I have worked with have always been very knowledgeable and ensure that they see a ticket through to completion.
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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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    We have several security applications, but none exactly like VMware AppDefense. That is one of the reasons I like it, as it seems to take a different angle on monitoring and protection. The other apps monitor different things, but one thing AppDefense seems to have over them is a streamlined interface and not a lot of false positives.
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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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    • As with everything now, automation is key. AppDefense effectively monitors the activity on all our VMs, freeing administrators to work on more projects
    • Makes it much easier to diagnose issues when system are not running as intended
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