appsec-tooling
Safeguard articles tagged "appsec-tooling" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
6 articles
SOC 2 Type II and vendor trust in AppSec tooling
Why SOC 2 Type II compliance is the real trust signal for AppSec vendors, where Checkmarx's public evidence falls short, and how Safeguard makes its audit trail verifiable.
DevSecOps Tool Consolidation: One Platform vs Point Solut...
DevSecOps tool consolidation is reshaping security buying decisions. See how Safeguard's unified platform compares to Endor Labs' SCA-focused approach.
AI Code Security Solutions: What to Evaluate Before Buying
AI code security solutions range from AI-assisted scanning to AI-generated fixes — here's what to actually test before trusting one with your pipeline.
Checkmarx CxSAST: What It Actually Does
Checkmarx CxSAST is one of the longest-running static analysis engines in the enterprise appsec market. Here's what it actually scans, how it's typically deployed, and where teams run into friction.
Snyk Code vs Snyk Open Source: What's the Difference
Snyk Code scans first-party source for flaws; Snyk Open Source scans dependencies for known vulnerabilities — different engines, different findings, and both are needed for full coverage.
API Scanner Tools: What to Look For
An API scanner tool needs to do more than replay a Postman collection against your endpoints. Here's what actually separates a useful API scanner from one that generates noise.