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Checkmarx partners with e92spark to advance UK application security
Application Security

Checkmarx partners with e92spark to advance UK application security

Checkmarx partners with e92spark to expand the reach of its AI-powered application security tools across UK and Ireland channel partners.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 20th Sep 2025
Checkmarx named leader in IDC MarketScape ASPM 2025 report
Application Security

Checkmarx named leader in IDC MarketScape ASPM 2025 report

Checkmarx has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape ASPM 2025 report for its AI-driven, developer-focused application security platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
The risks of using AI in the software development pipeline
Application Security

The risks of using AI in the software development pipeline

AI tools boost software development speed, but security flaws in code pose serious risks to organisations, urging leaders to manage AI use carefully.

By Pieter Danhieux • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Checkmarx appoints Scott Gainey as Chief Marketing Officer
Firewalls

Checkmarx appoints Scott Gainey as Chief Marketing Officer

Checkmarx has appointed Scott Gainey as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing amid growing demand for its AI-driven application security solutions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Azul boosts Java security with improved runtime vulnerability detection
DevOps

Azul boosts Java security with improved runtime vulnerability detection

Azul's Intelligence Cloud now cuts Java security false positives by up to 99%, using runtime data to boost vulnerability detection accuracy for DevOps teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Contrast Northstar brings real-time AI to application security
Semiconductors

Contrast Northstar brings real-time AI to application security

Contrast Security launches Northstar, a real-time AI-driven platform unifying application security for faster threat detection and automated remediation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Azul unveils Java tool to cut false positives by up to 99%
DevOps

Azul unveils Java tool to cut false positives by up to 99%

Azul has launched a Java vulnerability tool that cuts false positives by up to 99%, improving threat detection accuracy for production environments.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Tuskira launches AI Analyst Workforce to automate threat defence
Semiconductors

Tuskira launches AI Analyst Workforce to automate threat defence

Tuskira has unveiled its AI Analyst Workforce, fully automating threat defence to boost security teams' speed and reduce costs by up to 50%.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Checkmarx One brings cloud security tools directly into IDEs
Application Security

Checkmarx One brings cloud security tools directly into IDEs

Checkmarx integrates its Application Security Posture Management into IDEs, enhancing developer experience by streamlining vulnerability management and boosting AppSec efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Yoav Stahl joins Legit Security as Vice President of Product
Cloud Security

Yoav Stahl joins Legit Security as Vice President of Product

Legit Security has named Yoav Stahl as VP of Product, aiming to boost its application security platform with his 25 years' tech leadership experience.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Open source software challenges predicted to continue in 2025
Endpoint Protection

Open source software challenges predicted to continue in 2025

Chris Hughes predicts that open source software adoption will grow in 2025, alongside sophisticated attacks and challenges in governance and security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025
GitGuardian report highlights rising secrets security concerns
Application Security

GitGuardian report highlights rising secrets security concerns

GitGuardian's 2024 report reveals that 79% of IT leaders have seen secrets leaks, highlighting growing concerns and a shift towards enhanced security measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
63% of organisations faced software supply chain attacks
Application Security

63% of organisations faced software supply chain attacks

A Checkmarx study shows 63% of organisations faced software supply chain attacks in the past two years, with open-source software posing major risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Checkmarx joins Wiz's WIN programme for enhanced cloud security
Cloud Security

Checkmarx joins Wiz's WIN programme for enhanced cloud security

Checkmarx joins forces with Wiz, integrating its Checkmarx One platform with Wiz's systems through the WIN programme, promising transformative efficiency in addressing cloud-native vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
OX Security debuts industry's first Active ASPM Platform
Application Security

OX Security debuts industry's first Active ASPM Platform

OX Security unveils the industry's first Active Application Security Posture Management Platform, aiming at active threat analysis and reducing alert fatigue.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Checkmarx reveals innovative partner programme for enhanced AppSec solutions
Application Security

Checkmarx reveals innovative partner programme for enhanced AppSec solutions

Checkmarx has introduced a cutting-edge technology partner programme aimed at bolstering its industry-leading, code-to-cloud, AppSec ecosystem.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023

Stories from Other Regions

AppSec stories

Australia faces most API breaches as costs remain lower than peers
DevOps

Australia faces most API breaches as costs remain lower than peers

Australia faces the highest rate of API security breaches at 95%, yet incurs the lowest average cost of AU$493,367, reveals Akamai's 2025 Asia-Pacific study.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025