The Architecture of Trust: Veracode’s SAST Technical Methodology 

Built on two decades of security research, the Veracode SAST engine continues to evolve beyond its traditional strength to an Adaptable Scanning Service to meet developers exactly where they work. Ensure the right scan for the job—with rigorous accuracy using proprietary techniques.

  • Adaptable SAST Scanning Service: Designed to work the way you do, this configurable service delivers instant IDE warnings and background analysis to maintain velocity while ensuring continuous policy alignment, high-fidelity findings, and trusted accuracy.
  • Unified Technical Methodology: Leverages a common Internal Representation (IR) and patented semantic graphs to ensure deterministic, language-agnostic analysis. This architecture combines proprietary cleansing recognition with strict CWE alignment to deliver consistent results across all supported frameworks.
  • Operational Excellence and Data Rigor: Maintains peak efficacy via monthly releases validated against 100,000+ applications and real-world production patterns. All analysis occurs within a secure, multi-tenant environment featuring logical data isolation, regional residency options, and no cross-customer model training.

Deterministic Analysis 

Veracode’s configurable SAST scanner adapts to developer and security team use cases delivering superior results.

Unified IR Architecture

To ensure scan integrity across complex tech stacks, the engine translates supported languages into a common Internal Representation (IR). This allows the same high-fidelity security logic to be applied universally across programming languages. 

Proven Enterprise Rigor

Benefit from 20 years of engineering depth and an engine validated against the world’s largest scan database. Our methodology is refined through the TrackQ program which cross-references findings against real-world production data to maintain industry leading accuracy.