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Checkmarx revamps AI-era app security with new agents
DevOps

Checkmarx revamps AI-era app security with new agents

Checkmarx overhauls its One platform with AI-native security agents to guard fast-moving, agentic development and AI software supply chains.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Archipelo, Checkmarx tie dev context to app security
DevOps

Archipelo, Checkmarx tie dev context to app security

Archipelo and Checkmarx partner to fuse dev workflow signals with app security scans, giving teams origin evidence to prioritise fixes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Checkmarx brings IDE-native security checks to Kiro
Cloud Security

Checkmarx brings IDE-native security checks to Kiro

Checkmarx adds IDE-native security checks to AI-focused Kiro, aiming to catch vulnerabilities earlier and cut security rework for teams.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Checkmarx buys Tromzo to boost AI-driven code security
DevOps

Checkmarx buys Tromzo to boost AI-driven code security

Checkmarx snaps up AI start-up Tromzo to fold reasoning-based agents into its AppSec platform and speed autonomous code security.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Armis expands integration programme to boost cyber resilience
Firewalls

Armis expands integration programme to boost cyber resilience

Armis has expanded its integration programme with 11 new partners to enhance cyber resilience by improving visibility and management of digital threats globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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 Forrester Wave for SAST & AI tools
Application Security

Checkmarx named leader in Forrester Wave for SAST & AI tools

Checkmarx has been named a leader in Forrester Wave for Static Application Security Testing, scoring highest in AI-driven tools and current offerings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th 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
Palo Alto Networks unveils Cortex Cloud ASPM to block app risks
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks unveils Cortex Cloud ASPM to block app risks

Palo Alto Networks launches Cortex Cloud ASPM, a prevention-first tool to block security risks in cloud and AI apps before deployment, enhancing threat management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Palo Alto upgrades Cortex Cloud to tackle AI-driven code risks
Firewalls

Palo Alto upgrades Cortex Cloud to tackle AI-driven code risks

Palo Alto Networks has enhanced Cortex Cloud with a new module to prevent AI-generated code risks, boosting security for faster, safer software development.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Zyxel advances Secure by Design for global SMB networking security
Firewalls

Zyxel advances Secure by Design for global SMB networking security

Zyxel Networks adopts CISA's Secure by Design Pledge, enhancing SMB networking security with MFA, unique passwords, and transparent vulnerability reporting worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th 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
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
Inbal Shani joins Checkmarx board to drive strategic growth
Application Security

Inbal Shani joins Checkmarx board to drive strategic growth

Technology veteran Inbal Shani joins the Checkmarx Board of Directors, set to spearhead strategic growth and innovation in application security.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Sun, 18th Aug 2024
Malicious Python package targets macOS & GCP credentials
Application Security

Malicious Python package targets macOS & GCP credentials

Checkmarx has unveiled a malicious Python package on PyPi targeting macOS developers, designed to steal Google Cloud Platform credentials from users.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
CISOs face AI risks while managing innovation & security
Application Security

CISOs face AI risks while managing innovation & security

Checkmarx's global study reveals that 99% of development teams utilise AI for code generation yet face significant security concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Checkmarx, Wiz enhance partnership for app security
DataCentre infrastructure

Checkmarx, Wiz enhance partnership for app security

Checkmarx and Wiz extend partnership, integrating SAST with Wiz Cloud Security Platform to enhance application security and cloud protection for enterprises.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 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