Mastering C/C++ Security: How to Simplify Static Application Security Testing and Boost Accuracy

C/C++ development is notorious for its challenges: complex builds, limited tool compatibility, and frustratingly long scan times. But what if you could cut through the noise, streamline your security testing, and achieve unparalleled accuracy? Imagine a solution that not only simplifies your workflow but also delivers precise, actionable results without the false positives that slow you down. With Veracode’s C/C++ Scanning, you can. We’re not just offering a solution; we’re redefining what’s possible in C/C++ application security. 

A New Age of Precision and Speed in C/C++ Security: How Veracode Outperforms the Competition 

Recently, a customer who was determining which solution provider to use for its C/C++ scanning conducted an objective test of C++ code using a test app they identified. They evaluated Veracode against several other leading Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools and Veracode emerged as the winner, delivering objectively superior performance. 

While the app indicated hundreds of thousands of findings, Veracode accurately identified approximately 30,000 findings, compared to the competition’s 17,000. Crucially, here’s the truly game-changing detail: Veracode achieved these results with zero noise.  
 
If the app documentation stated 100 CWE 89s, Veracode never exceeded that, never inflating findings like some competitors that might show 200 or more. This unparalleled accuracy and ability to deliver highly reliable findings, free from false positives, truly sets us apart. This independent validation solidifies Veracode’s position as the best-in-breed for C/C++ detection capabilities, offering unmatched precision with minimal noise. 

Experience the Veracode Advantage for Static Application Security Testing C/C++ Applications 

Our solution provides numerous advantages, accelerating development cycles and enhancing security coverage: 

• Broad Compatibility: The C/C++ scanner offers expanded support for a wide range of standard compilers, target CPUs and operating systems, eliminating previous restrictions. This includes support for embedded and IoT systems. 
• Simplified Code Preparation and Build Process: We analyze preprocessed code and, by automating the building of the pre-processed source and packaging it, Veracode streamlines the preparation process, significantly reducing build complexity and eliminating manual effort and potential errors. 
• Seamless Integration: Veracode integrates effortlessly into IDEs, repositories, and CI/CD workflows, simplifying the scanning process and ensuring a smooth and efficient development experience. 

Choose Veracode for Your C/C++ Security Needs 

Veracode’s Static Application Security Testing C/C++ Scanning simplifies security testing, enhances scanning speed and accuracy, and supports a wide range of compilers, platforms, and target CPUs, including embedded and IoT systems. It’s a cost-efficient and developer-friendly solution designed to boost developer productivity and ensure the security of your C/C++ applications.

This approach to SAST has been recognized by industry engineers as a platinum vendor in the VDC Research Vendor Impact Awards. To learn more about this achievement, read the blog. 

Request your Veracode Static Analysis demo today or learn more about Veracode C/C++Scanning.