--- title: "Life Sciences" date: "2026-05-27T06:54:29+00:00" url: "https://checkmarx.com/life-sciences/" description: "See the Life Sciences Needs Specialized Cybersecurity Solution on intersection of technology and biology creates a unique, high-stakes threat landscape." --- # Life Sciences Research without Risk # Life Sciences AppSec for Regulated Software Protect research platforms, validated systems, and partner ecosystems with security that keeps pace with AI-driven development – without breaking controlled change or slowing innovation. [Schedule a Demo](#form) [Jump to Key Benefits](#benefits) Built for pharma & medtech FDA · GxP · 21 CFR Part 11 ready ![Comparison](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Comparison-1.svg) Governance and Traceability for Validated Systems Clear evidence of controlled change across apps – walk into audits with organized, audit-ready reporting ![Shield AI Security](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Shield-AI-Security-1.svg) Clinical, Scientific, and Digital Coverage Consistent visibility across validated systems, digital apps, and analytics tools without enforcement gaps ![Supply Chain](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Supply-Chain-1.svg) Partner and CRO Supply Chain Risk Track OSS, API, and CRO-connected dependencies before exposure reaches research systems or production ![Documentation](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Documentation-1.svg) Guidance That Respects Validation Early feedback for digital teams delivered without creating downstream rework in validated change processes Key Challenges ## Cybersecurity That Respects Validation Life sciences teams run validated systems and fast-moving digital apps side by side. Security has to work across both without breaking either. ![Shield Action](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Shield-Action-1.svg) ### Validated Systems Need Strict Governance Proof of controlled change, secure apps, and lineage tracking is expected. Gaps create compliance and operational failures. ![Partner Protection](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Partner-Protection-1.svg) ### Partner and CRO Risk Expand Your Attack Surface Open-source, API, and partner exposure across labs and CROs is hard to track and often missed until it reaches research. ![Warn](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Warn-1.svg) ### Early Guidance Breaks Down Across Different Teams Digital, analytics, and data teams need early guidance, but applying the same controls as validated environments creates friction. [See it in Action](#form) ## Life Sciences Runs on Controlled Change Research velocity matters, but so does evidence, traceability, and system boundaries. Here’s how Checkmarx secures the workflows that matter most. ### Clinical, Scientific, and Digital Coverage Get consistent visibility across validated systems, digital apps, and analytics tools – all in one platform. [See it in a Demo](#form) ### Governance and Traceability for Validated Systems Clear evidence of controlled change across apps, including AI-generated code. Walk into audits with organized reporting. [See Organized Reporting in a Demo](#form) ### Guidance That Respects Validation Deliver early, agentic feedback to digital teams while respecting validated change processes. [See Early Feedback in a Demo](#form) ### Partner and CRO Supply Chain Risk Track OSS, API, and CRO-connected dependencies with SBOM and AI-BOM visibility before exposure reaches research systems. [See Software Supply Chain Security in a Demo](#form) ## Checkmarx Puts Life Into Life Sciences 01 SAST & DAST Regulated to digital coverage 02 SAST & SCA Full code & dependency coverage 03 SCA Supply chain across partners 04 ASPM Evidence, traceability, posture 05 Assist Agents Controlled agentic AppSec SAST & DAST ### Regulated to Digital Coverage Secure validated systems and fast-moving digital applications using a hybrid approach that combines deterministic rules with AI reasoning. Code-level analysis and runtime validation for portals, services, and data flows that support research and commercialization. ⛊Code-level analysis for validated systems SAST covers research platforms, LIMS, and clinical systems with the depth regulated environments demand ⛊DAST for portals and partner services Runtime validation catches authentication, API, and integration issues that static analysis misses in commercialization workflows ⛊Calibrated to environment type Apply deep, evidence-generating controls to validated systems and lighter-touch guidance to fast-moving digital apps ⛊Lineage and change evidence Full traceability of what was scanned, when, and what was found — supporting controlled change documentation for regulated systems [ Learn More About SAST & DAST → ](#form) SAST & SCA ### Full Code and Dependency Coverage Scan proprietary code and open-source dependencies in a single platform. Purpose-built for regulated environments that run both legacy and modern stacks, with SBOM support and malicious package detection included. ⛊AI SAST AI-enhanced static analysis with 99.7% accuracy and dramatically lower false positive rates than legacy scanners ⛊SCA with reachability Open-source vulnerability detection that only surfaces what's actually exploitable in your codebase ⛊SBOM generation Automated software bill of materials for regulatory compliance and supply chain visibility ⛊Malicious package detection Real-time protection against compromised open-source packages entering your builds [ See Consistent Coverage Benefits in a Demo → ](#form) SCA ### Supply Chain Governance Across Partners Track open-source, third-party, and CRO-connected dependencies with SBOM and AI-BOM visibility, malicious package detection, and dependency mapping that supports supply chain governance. ⛊CRO and partner dependency mapping Full visibility into what enters your codebase from external labs, CROs, and technology partners Full visibility into what enters your codebase from external labs, CROs, and technology partners ⛊ Malicious package detection Industry-leading detection of compromised open-source packages before they enter research or clinical builds ⛊ Automated SBOM generation Standards-aligned software bill of materials for FDA, regulatory, and supply chain compliance requirements ⛊ Exploitable path analysis Surfaces only the OSS vulnerabilities actually reachable in your life sciences systems, reducing noise for development teams [ See SCA Capability in a Demo → ](#form) Application Security Posture Management ### Evidence, Traceability, and Posture Prioritize and remediate consistently across distributed engineering teams. Reduce backlog and mean time to remediate with guided workflows that enforce the same decisions regardless of team or region. ⛊FDA and GxP audit-ready reporting Evidence of controlled change, scan history, and finding disposition preserved automatically across all environments ⛊ Risk-based prioritization Business context scoring identifies which findings affect validated or high-risk systems first, focusing remediation effort ⛊ Cross-environment correlation Unified view of posture across validated research systems and digital commercial apps, without requiring separate tooling ⛊Program maturity tracking Continuous visibility into security program trends, coverage, and remediation velocity across both environment types [ See AI-Assisted ASPM in a Demo → ](#form) Controlled Agentic AppSec: The Assist Agents ### Fix Early and Safely Across Every Environment Give digital teams early, context-aware preventative guidance, intelligent prioritization, and controlled, merge-ready fixes, while maintaining safe boundaries for validated and regression-sensitive workflows. ⛊Early guidance for digital teams In-workflow security feedback for analytics and commercial apps without triggering validation processes or creating unnecessary burden ⛊Safe boundaries for validated systems Controlled remediation support that respects change management expectations and regression risk in validated environments ⛊Intelligent prioritization AI-powered triage distinguishes between findings in validated vs. digital systems and prioritizes accordingly ⛊Controlled, merge-ready fixes Reviewable patches aligned to life sciences coding standards — reducing rework while preserving change documentation requirements [ See AI-Assisted Remediation in a Demo → ](#form) Built for Life Sciences ## Checkmarx Works Across Regulated and Digital Systems See how Checkmarx helps life sciences teams secure research platforms, partner ecosystems, and digital applications without violating control expectations. [Schedule a Demo](#form) ![Gartner Logo - CTA Awards](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Gartner-Logo-CTA-Awards.svg) A Gartner® Magic Quadrant Leader™ ![Forrester](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Forrester.svg) A Forrester Wave Leader™ ![SOC2 Logo](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SOC2-Logo.svg) SOC 2 Type II Certified 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.” Application Security for the Life Sciences ## Frequently Asked Questions 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/) How does Checkmarx support validated life sciences systems? Checkmarx supports validated application environments with evidence, traceability, and posture reporting that helps teams maintain controlled change and clear system boundaries. ASPM preserves scan history, finding disposition, and remediation decisions automatically – providing the documentation chain that FDA, GxP, and 21 CFR Part 11 audits require. Can Checkmarx secure partner and CRO-connected environments? Yes. Checkmarx helps map open-source, API, and partner exposure across CROs, labs, and external ecosystems with supply chain visibility and dependency intelligence. SCA with SBOM generation covers all dependencies regardless of origin – including code from CROs, technology partners, and AI coding assistants – giving you a complete picture of supply chain risk. Where does Developer Assist fit in life sciences workflows? Developer Assist fits best in digital, analytics, and non-validated workflows where teams move quickly and need early guidance without creating downstream rework. For validated systems, Checkmarx provides controlled remediation support that respects change management processes – giving teams the right level of guidance for each environment type without a one-size-fits-all approach. How does Checkmarx reduce rework in regulated environments? Checkmarx helps teams catch issues earlier, maintain evidence of decisions, and apply controlled remediation support where regression risk and validation burden are high. By finding vulnerabilities before they require formal change control to remediate, teams avoid the most expensive kind of rework – the kind that happens inside a validated system after a finding has already been documented. Book Your Custom Demo ## See Checkmarx One in Action Talk to a Checkmarx expert about regulated, digital, and partner-connected life sciences systems. ### Thank You! Your Custom Demo Request is successfully sent. A member of Checkmarx Team would contact you shortly to set up your custom demo. Life Sciences Security ## See Checkmarx in Your Environment #### Validated + digital apps: Coverage with SAST and DAST. #### CRO, partner, OSS risk: Mapping with SCA, AI-BOM, and SBOM visibility. #### Evidence + posture: Centralize and simplify reporting with ASPM. #### AI-assisted Early remediation: Supported with Developer Assist Agent and controlled remediation. Get Started ## AppSec That Respects How Life Sciences Work Protect research data, maintain evidence of control, and secure both validated and digital systems without slowing innovation. [Schedule a Demo](#form) [Explore the Platform](https://checkmarx.com/product/application-security-platform/) ![Gartner Logo - CTA Awards](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Gartner-Logo-CTA-Awards.svg) A Gartner® Magic Quadrant Leader™ ![Forrester](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Forrester.svg) A Forrester Wave Leader™ ![SOC2 Logo](https://checkmarx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SOC2-Logo.svg) SOC 2 Type II Certified