--- title: "SAST" date: "2026-04-03T19:06:42+00:00" url: "https://checkmarx.com/cxsast-source-code-scanning/" description: "Choose a SAST tool with broad language coverage and high-fidelity results. Checkmarx helps enterprises detect real code vulnerabilities with fewer false positives." --- # SAST Developer Security # The Highest Fidelity SAST Tool . The Broadest Language Coverage AI-generated code ships in more languages than most scanners support. Checkmarx’ SAST hybrid engine covers them with 70% better fidelity and 60% fewer false positives. [Schedule a Demo](#form) [See it in Action](#video) 70 % Better Fidelity 70% better fidelity than traditional SAST scanners – research-validated, not just AI-generated. 60 % Fewer False Positives Findings Analysis automatically cuts false positive noise by 60% before findings reach your team. 0.64 F1 Score The highest F1 score in the category – 3× the traditional SAST scanner average of 0.20. F1 measures precision and recall together, so it can’t be gamed by optimizing one at the expense of the other. Three Engines. One Result Set. ## More Signal. Less Noise. A SAST Tool Built to Find What Matters. From scanning to remediation, Checkmarx SAST solution gives enterprise teams the accuracy, coverage, and AI-powered intelligence to secure code without slowing down how they build it. 01 Widest Language & Framework Coverage 02 Only Findings Worth Fixing 03 AI-Powered Remediation, Where Code Lives 04 Adaptive Scanning for Every Stage 05 Scan From Source. No Build Required ### The Broadest SAST Coverage Available A deterministic engine for core languages. An AI-powered engine for everything else built on research-validated models certified by Checkmarx’s AppSec research team. If LLMs can code it, we can scan it. [ Try Adaptive Scanning in a Demo → ](#form) ![Adaptive Vulnerability Scanning](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Adaptive-Vulnerability-Scanning.webp) ### Separate the Signal From the Noise Findings Analysis classifies every result as a likely true positive or false positive cutting false positives by 60%. Only real, exploitable findings reach your team [ Check Full Coverage in a Demo → ](#form) ![The Broadest SAST Coverage Available](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Broadest-SAST-Coverage-Available.webp) ### AI-Powered Remediation in the IDE Catch vulnerabilities as code is written. Apply an AI-generated fix without leaving your IDE, CLI, or AI coding environment. Security stays in the development flow, not as a gate at the end of it. [ See AI Remediation in Action → ](#form) ![AI-Powered Remediation in the IDE](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AI-Powered-Remediation-in-the-IDE.webp) ### Adaptive Vulnerability Scanning Full scans for deep analysis. Incremental scans for PR-level speed. Checkmarx SAST adapts to your pipeline so security does not become the reason releases slow down. [ Try Code Scanning in a Demo → ](#form) ![Scan Uncompiled Code Directly from Repos](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Scan-Uncompiled-Code-Directly-from-Repos.webp) ### Scan Uncompiled Code Directly from Repos Scan directly from GitHub, GitLab, Azure, and Bitbucket — no compilation needed. Fits the workflow your team already runs. Nothing new to learn. [ View Fix Guidance in Action → ](#form) ![Best Fix Location](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Best-Fix-Location.webp) Why SAST, Why Now ## Static Code Analyzer Built for the ADLC AI is changing how code gets written. Checkmarx SAST tool is built for that shift, combining source code security scanning, intelligent remediation, and enterprise-grade coverage across the modern software development lifecycle. Problem AI-generated code ships faster than scanners can follow ![Why Checkmarx](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Why-Checkmarx-1.svg) Solution ### Full Coverage By the time AI-only scanners catch up, your team has already shipped in a new language. Checkmarx covers every language from day one without trading accuracy for breadth. Problem AI Scaled Your Code Faster Than Legacy SAST Can Keep Up ![SAST](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SAST-1.svg) Solution ### Close Security Gaps AI generates code faster than security teams can scale. 81% of organizations already knowingly ship vulnerable code. Every gap is a finding that slips through. Checkmarx closes it, across every language, at every stage of the pipeline. Problem Noise kills adoption. False positives kills trust In your SAST results ![AI Sparkle icon](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AI-Sparkle-1.svg) Solution ### Cut the Noise Findings Analysis cuts false positives by 60%, automatically classifying SAST scan results before they reach your team so the findings that matter get fixed. Problem Vulnerabilities found too late cost more to fix ![Code Creation](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Code-Creation.svg) ### Live where Developers Do Checkmarx surfaces findings where developers work – in the IDE, in PR checks, and across the pipeline. Every finding comes with fix guidance. Agentic AI applies the fix without breaking developer flow. The earlier it is caught, the less it costs to fix. [See it in Action](#form) Checkmarx SAST ## Every Language. Every Vulnerability. One Scanner. See how Checkmarx SAST tool finds real vulnerabilities in code your current tool cannot scan – without trading accuracy for coverage - Any language. Real findings. Zero compromises - Hybrid scanning catches what AI-only tools miss and what rules-based tools can't reach - One result set. Your existing workflow. Nothing new to learn [Sign-up for Your Custom Demo](#form%20) ![SAST Tool Demo Video thumbnail](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NG-SAST-Demo-Video-Cover.jpg) 3:33 Customer Stories ## Why the World’s Top Teams Choose Checkmarx ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BestBuyLogoReversedRGB-1.svg) > “We’ve seen an 80% noise reduction — our engineers now focus on the high-quality risks that matter.” [ Explore Best Buy Case Study ](https://checkmarx.com/resources/best-buy/) ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Checkmarx-Best-Buy-Testimonial-V2.webp) ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/logo_gartner_peer_insights_3x.webp) > “By far the best AppSec tooling decision we have made” ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/logo_cebu_pacific_3x.webp) > “Checkmarx gave us a 90% reduction in vulnerabilities in just a few months.” ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/logo_software_ag_3x.webp) > “Unifying our AppSec tools with Checkmarx gave us a single source of truth.” ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/logo_best_buy_3x.webp) > “With 2.1B lines of code scanned monthly, Checkmarx gives us the scale and speed we need.” ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/logo_trade_van_3x.webp) > “Checkmarx fits seamlessly into our DevOps pipelines—it’s a truly scalable solution.” ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IDC.svg) > “From a buyer perspective, Checkmarx’s approach offers a structured and role-aware entry point into agentic security. ” ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/logo_dell_3x.webp) > “Incorporating Checkmarx’s technology has revolutionized our development culture ” ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/logo_gartner_peer_insights_3x.webp) > “Checkmarx One made our security team and developers life easier.” ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/logo_allwyn_3x.webp) > “The success of our AppSec program can be directly attributed to the tooling, processes and support provided by the Checkmarx managed services.” ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IDC-1.svg) > “Bringing ASPM context directly into the IDE reflects a forward-looking approach to prioritizing security efforts based on risk earlier in the development process.” Take the Next Step ## Related Resources Learn the Landscape [### The Forrester SAST Wave 2025 Read the 2025 Forrester Wave for Static Analysis Security Testing . Get expert insights on leading SAST solutions, vendor evaluations, and market analysis. Read Now ](https://reprint.forrester.com/reprints/the-forrester-wavetm-static-application-security-testing-solutions-q3-b43cdccc) [ Whitepapers & ReportsCapability Without Security: Measuring the Functionality-Security Gap in AI-Generated Code Read more ](https://checkmarx.com/capability-without-security-measuring-functionality-security-gap-ai-generated-code/)[ Solution BriefsCheckmarx SAST: AI-Powered Static Code Security Testing Read more ](https://checkmarx.com/resources/checkmarx-sast-solution-brief/)[ WhitepaperThe Model That Wrote Your Code Can’t Secure It Read Now ](https://checkmarx.com/llm-application-security-governing-ai-driven-risk/)[ BlogProof, Not Promises: How We Drive Security Testing Accuracy With Better Data Read Now ](https://checkmarx.com/zero-post/proof-not-promises-how-we-drive-security-testing-accuracy-with-better-data/) Dig Into the Capabilities [Solution brief ### Migrating from On-Prem SAST to Checkmarx One Modernizing AppSec shouldn’t introduce data loss or risk. Checkmarx One lets you move from on-prem to an AI-powered, cloud-native platform without disruption. Read Now ](https://checkmarx.com/resources/migrating-from-on-prem-sast-to-checkmarx-one/) [ Case studyFrom Fragmented to Unified AppSec with Checkmarx Read Now ](https://checkmarx.com/resources/from-fragmented-to-unified-appsec-with-checkmarx/)[ Case studyHow Best Buy Reduced False Positives by 80% Read Now ](https://checkmarx.com/resources/best-buy/)[ Case studyCebu Pacific Cut Vulnerability Density in Half Read Now ](https://checkmarx.com/case-study-highlights-cebu-pacific/)[ WebinarsTwo Fronts, One Risk Watch now ](https://checkmarx.com/two-fronts-one-risk/) ## Checkmarx SAST FAQ QUICK LINKS [ ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Documentation-Color.svg) Documentation ](https://docs.checkmarx.com/) [ ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Resources-Color.svg) Resources ](https://checkmarx.com/resources/) [ ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Trust-Center-Color.svg) Trust Center ](https://checkmarx.com/trust/) [ ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Schedule-a-Demo-Color.svg) Schedule a Demo ](https://checkmarx.com/request-a-demo/) [ ![](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Schedule-a-Integrations-Color.svg) Integrations ](https://checkmarx.com/why-checkmarx/integrations/) What makes Checkmarx SAST different from traditional SAST? Most SAST tools rely on pattern matching against predefined rules. Checkmarx SAST uses a hybrid approach. Deterministic, auditable analysis for core languages, an AI-powered engine for emerging and AI-generated code, and automatic classification that cuts noise by 60%. The result is 70% better fidelity than traditional SAST. Coverage, precision, and signal in the same scan. What is Findings Analysis? Findings Analysis is an AI-powered capability that evaluates scan results and classifies each finding as a likely true positive or false positive before it reaches your team. It reduces noise automatically so engineers focus on findings worth fixing. Classification is a label, not a deletion. F indings are never removed, only ranked. Can't Claude or Copilot already review code for vulnerabilities? Claude suggests. Checkmarx proves. When your auditor asks whether a data flow is exploitable, your AI assistant cannot answer with certainty. We can. LLMs report high confidence even when their analysis is incomplete. That false confidence is the danger. We'll just prompt the AI to write secure code from the start. LLMs optimize for plausible output, not formal correctness. Code that looks right may not be. That is not a productivity risk. It is a liability risk. Has your team ever had an AI tool miss a vulnerability it was specifically asked to check for? What was the consequence?\_ What other solutions does Checkmarx have in addition to SAST? Checkmarx’ SAST tool is part of the Checkmarx One platform. This allows a complete enterprise application security program to run on a single platform, reducing total cost of ownership and allowing for correlation and better actionable insights. The Checkmarx One platform include •SAST security scanning •DAST security scanning •SCA •SCS •API Security •IaC Security •Container Security How does CxSAST differ from SAST on Checkmarx One? [CxSAST](https://checkmarx.com/product/cxsast-on-prem-source-code-scanning/) is on-premises, while Checkmarx One is our enterprise cloud-native platform. Both CxSAST and SAST on Checkmarx One use the same SAST engine. You can also learn more about moving from on-prem to the cloud in this [solution brief](https://checkmarx.com/resources/migrating-from-on-prem-sast-to-checkmarx-one/). What languages does Checkmarx SAST support? Checkmarx SAST tool covers an extensive range of languages and frameworks – including emerging and extended languages other tools cannot scan. If you can code it it, we can scan it. How is a SAST software scan different from a DAST scan? A SAST security scan reviews source code, looking for vulnerabilities in static code. It doesn’t require the application to be running. In contrast, a dynamic application security testing (DAST) scan evaluates a running application, testing how it behaves in real-time by simulating attacks. While SAST finds issues in the code, DAST focuses on identifying runtime vulnerabilities like authentication or input validation problems. Where can I learn more and explore documentation? You can explore all Checkmarx’ documentation on the [documentation page.](https://docs.checkmarx.com/) How can Professional Services help me with my SAST solution? Professional Services help accelerate value. This starts with our[ Checkmarx Security Self-Assessment](https://checkmarx.com/apma-appsec-maturity-methodology-assessment/) (APMA) framework, which provides actionable steps to improve your AppSec maturity. Professional Services also helps you optimize your solution to focus on finding exploitable vulnerabilities, as well as providing training and managed services to improve your AppSec journey. ## Experience Unparalleled Precision, Power, Speed and Security Checkmarx SAST identifies critical vulnerabilities and gives you the flexibility to deliver secure applications ### Thank You! Your Custom Demo Request is successfully sent. A member of Checkmarx Team would contact you shortly to set up your custom demo. ![thank you page decoration](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/get-a-demo-thank-you-1.webp) Personalized SAST Demo ### Find Critical Vulnerabilities in Your Applications #### Widest Coverage The broadest language and framework coverage — from established enterprise languages to emerging ones. #### Hybrid Engine Accuracy A hybrid query-and-AI-based engine delivers precise results across your entire codebase. #### Developer-First Remediation Integrate SAST into the IDE and get AI-powered fix guidance right where developers work. #### Shift-Left Scan directly from source code repositories including GitHub, GitLab, Azure, and Bitbucket. Get Started ## Find What Your Current Scanner Is Missing Request a personalized demo and see what Checkmarx SAST finds in code your current tool cannot. 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