Leverage Veracode Static Application Security Testing (SAST) for Early and Effective Risk Management
Securing your applications is vital in today’s fast-moving world of software development. With threats constantly getting smarter, developers need strong tools to identify and fix weaknesses right from the start. Just ask Alex, a developer who once spent a sleepless night fixing a last-minute security flaw. That’s where Veracode SAST comes in. This powerful tool not only scans your source code and binary files but also integrates seamlessly with your IDEs, repositories, and CI/CD pipelines. By catching and fixing vulnerabilities early, Veracode SAST helps you avoid those late-night coding marathons and ensures your applications are secure from the start.
Scanning the Spectrum with Static Analysis Technologies
When it comes to securing your code, the choice between the available technologies can feel like picking between a detective and a coroner. Source code analysis is like being a detective in the code jungle, hunting down potential issues before they become big problems. But let’s be real, source code analysis isn’t perfect. It can miss vulnerabilities that only appear after the code is compiled. On the flip side, binary analysis is like a post-mortem, examining executable files to catch those pesky post-compilation vulnerabilities. It excels at identifying those vulnerabilities that slip through the cracks during source code analysis and only become visible after compilation. And, lets add one more scanning option to the mix—Linters. Linters are tools that are real-time technologies that offer feedback as quickly as you can enter your code and help to prevent the introduction of security problems. Is it a classic showdown to pick one over the other? But why pick just one?
Improve Application Security with a Hybrid SAST Approach
Developers require speed and prefer to lean heavily on source code analysis to “shift left,” but executing scans during code editing can be distracting and create unwelcome bottlenecks. However, AppSec professionals rightly need to prioritize accuracy and want the assurance that binary analysis provides, as it examines the closest artifact to what is deployed. And then there are Linters. Developers also like using Linters as it helps them write cleaner, more secure, and error-free code; it’s like quality control, analyzing source code without actually executing it. So why not a hybrid approach? Veracode SAST offers a hybrid approach that gives you the best of all worlds. Soon, we will be providing Source Code scanning for compiled languages like C# and Java, along with Linter support to provide early feedback in Source Code Editors.
This hybrid approach allows you to decide which capabilities are required for your specific use case and configure the scanner to meet those requirements. The source and binary scanners work together to keep a single aggregated collection of the findings from each of the scanners used against the same code base. Linters complement this by providing instant feedback and are informed by mitigations and policy enforcement present in the Veracode platform. This 3-pronged approach provides deep scanning insights, giving you a better understanding of your code’s security profile, and catching even the most subtle vulnerabilities.
Veracode SAST delivers comprehensive coverage, whether you’re scanning source or “binaries”. This hybrid approach ensures that all potential vulnerabilities are identified, in both the raw source code and the compiled code.
And because we understand the need for speed in development, our source code analysis solution integrates seamlessly with your IDEs, repositories, and CI/CD pipelines. You get continuous security without disrupting your workflow. Plus, all the benefits of all scanners.
Catching Vulnerabilities Early and Reduce False Positives
One of the biggest challenges in application security is managing application risk from the start. Ensure you work with a SAST solution that integrates smoothly with your IDEs, repositories, and CI/CD pipelines. This way, you can catch and fix issues early in the development cycle, reducing the risk of security breaches and minimizing the cost of remediation. Couple this with automated actionable scanning insights helps to give you the ability to catch vulnerabilities early in the development cycle when they’re cheaper and easier to fix.
False positive rates can be an annoyance and waste time. Typically, the faster scanning techniques like Linters and Source Code static analysis have a higher false positive rate or limits to their coverage. However, Veracode offers a unique approach that ‘backs up’ these faster techniques with a thorough, comprehensive Binary Scanner and the application of custom policies that ensure that developers aren’t chasing down false positives that waste time and provide no benefit. Our binary scanner low false positive rate is achieved through almost 20 years of experience with built-in reachability analysis. This includes advanced techniques like data and control flow modeling, inter-procedural scanning, and full application scanning for context. We also perform a complete analysis from “source to sink” to ensure that any weak points in the code can be reached by an attacker. Additionally, our dead code analysis feature ensures that no issues are reported in unreachable code, further reducing false positives.
With support for over 100 languages and frameworks your security stack is covered. This broad coverage ensures that no matter what technology stack you’re using, we’ve got you covered.
Oh, and by the way, it helps that our solution is certified by both FedRAMP and StateRAMP, meeting and complying with stringent regulations.
Taking it One Step Further with AI-Powered Code Remediation
So, take Alex, the developer mentioned in the intro. Chances are he would not have had a sleepless night fixing last-minute security flaws if he used Veracode Fix. Instead of pausing to manually research and fix a flaw, Veracode Fix integrates seamlessly with your SAST tool, providing remediation guidance and even applying fixes for the identified vulnerabilities. This means you can keep your focus on building amazing features without getting bogged down in security details. For example, if a vulnerability is found in a piece of code, Veracode Fix can suggest a fix right in your IDE and even apply it for you, with your approval. This not only saves you time but also ensures that the fix is reliable and consistent, thanks to its responsible-by-design architecture and strict quality gates.
Try Veracode Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Today
Leveraging Veracode Static Application Security Testing (SAST) for early and effective application risk management is a game-changer for developers. Let Veracode SAST and Veracode Fix handle the heavy lifting. Say goodbye to fixing a last-minute security flaw. Request a demo today and see how easy it can be to keep your code secure and your sanity intact!
