Magic Quadrant for Application Security Testing

Explore the Future of Application Security Testing (AST)

Transform Your Application Security with Advanced Testing Solutions

What is Application Security Testing (AST)?

The AST market is rapidly evolving to meet the demands of modern application development and cloud-native environments. AST tools analyze and test applications for security vulnerabilities across the software development lifecycle (SDLC). These tools help developers, security teams, and DevSecOps professionals identify and address potential security risks efficiently, ensuring the protection of applications, especially as they grow in complexity.

• Core AST Capabilities:
  • Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
    Analyze source code, bytecode, or binary code for vulnerabilities in the early development stages.
  • Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
    Identify open-source components and associated security vulnerabilities.
  • Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
    Simulate real-world attacks on running applications to uncover vulnerabilities in their live environments.
  • Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)
    Combine static and dynamic testing techniques for deeper insight into running applications.

Section 2: The Evolving AST Market and Technology Landscape

• Description:
  As enterprise DevSecOps initiatives and cloud-native application models gain traction, the AST market is adapting. Solutions now offer automation and seamless integration with development workflows to meet rapid delivery timelines. Security isn’t just for specialists anymore; developers themselves are driving the testing process to catch vulnerabilities earlier, without slowing down development.
• Emerging Capabilities:
  • API Security Testing
    Test modern APIs (REST, SOAP, GraphQL) for vulnerabilities.
  • Container Security
    Assess containers and images for security risks before deployment.
  • Mobile AST (MAST)
    Specialized testing for mobile applications running on iOS, Android, and IoT platforms.
  • Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) Testing
    Ensure secure cloud infrastructure configurations.
• Key Benefits of AST:
  • Early detection of vulnerabilities
  • Seamless integration into DevSecOps pipelines
  • Automated remediation and reporting for faster risk mitigation

Section 3: Vendor Spotlight: Checkmarx

• Title: “Leading the Way in AST: Checkmarx”
• Description:
  Checkmarx is a recognized Leader in the AST market. With a comprehensive suite of security testing tools — including SAST, DAST, SCA, and container security — Checkmarx enables organizations to integrate security into every step of the development process. Its platform, Checkmarx One, provides centralized, automated, and risk-based security testing solutions tailored to modern software development needs.
• Core Features:
  • Full suite of AST tools (SAST, DAST, IAST, SCA, API testing, etc.)
  • Cloud-based and managed service options
  • Developer-focused tools for improved workflow integration
  • Auto-remediation capabilities for faster security fixes
  • Continuous security posture management and prioritized findings
• Why Choose Checkmarx?
  • Empower your developers to identify security vulnerabilities early
  • Gain real-time insights and actionable security recommendations
  • Accelerate your DevSecOps transformation with automated testing
  • Trust a solution used by organizations worldwide

This article is posted at gartner.com

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