Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis (SCA) helps organizations manage the risks associated with open source and third-party components in their software applications. While leveraging open source libraries and third-party dependencies is common practice, it can also introduce security vulnerabilities and license risks.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis | 2.6% |
| Black Duck | 16.7% |
| Snyk | 13.1% |
| Other | 67.6% |
| Type | Title | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Software Composition Analysis (SCA) | Sep 1, 2025 | Download |
| Product | Reviews, tips, and advice from real users | Sep 1, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis vs Black Duck | Sep 1, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis vs Snyk | Sep 1, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis vs Veracode | Sep 1, 2025 | Download |
| Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snyk | 4.0 | 13.1% | 100% | 48 interviewsAdd to research |
| Black Duck | 3.8 | 16.7% | 85% | 22 interviewsAdd to research |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 5 |
| Large Enterprise | 6 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 33 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 23 |
| Large Enterprise | 183 |
Checkmarx SCA offers a multifaceted approach to managing these risks by:
Automatically scanning project repositories, build configurations, and manifests to create a comprehensive inventory of all components, including version information and associated licenses.
Performing vulnerability assessments on each component, including identifying and prioritizing actual exploitable or reachable vulnerabilities.
Protecting organizations from software supply chain attacks involving malicious packages, such as the XZ Utils backdoor.
Identifying licenses associated and providing insights into license obligations, restrictions, and potential conflicts.
Integrating seamlessly into existing development workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
Providing actionable remediation guidance to help organizations address identified vulnerabilities and compliance issues effectively.
Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis was previously known as CxSCA.
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| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Application Security Engineer at Wiley | 4.0 | I used Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis to identify third-party libraries and determine their usage, which helped us reduce vulnerable libraries by 50%. It provides valuable feature suggestions but could improve in assessing upgrade success factors. |
| VP Software Developer/Architect at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees | 4.0 | I use Checkmarx's SCA for regular code vulnerability scanning. Its configurability and easy-to-understand security results are valuable. However, improvements in handling false positives and clearer RESTful API access could enhance its effectiveness. |
| Sr Manager consultant - Digital assurance Services at adrosonic | 4.5 | I've used Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis in banking and insurance projects, appreciating its rules and coverage. While it's more costly than alternatives like Veracode and SonarQube, its security and static analysis justify consideration despite pricing and DAST improvement needs. |
| Senior Security Analyst (AppSec) at ELETROBRAS | 5.0 | I integrated Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis into our CI/CD pipeline. It excels at identifying vulnerabilities, offering visibility and remediation recommendations. Though dynamic analysis needs improvement, it shows fewer false positives than Fortify SCA, enhancing our development process. |
| Sr. Director Global Solutions Development at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees | 4.5 | I use Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis to scan software for security vulnerabilities. The comprehensive security scan is its most valuable feature, though the implementation process could be more user-friendly. I haven't used or considered similar solutions. |
| Penetration Tester & Information Security Expert at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees | 4.5 | I use Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis to check library versions for vulnerabilities. The user-friendly GUI helps prioritize changes with specific guidance. An integrated "what if" simulation feature would enhance convenience by allowing impact checks without full reanalysis. |
| Cyber Security Engineer at Rah Infotech Pvt Ltd | 4.5 | I review developer code using Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis to find vulnerabilities, which are then addressed collaboratively. The tool integrates easily with Java tools like Eclipse, though it has occasional crashes and lacks robust API security. I also use Rapid7 and Qualys. |
| Founder & Chairman at Endpoint-labs Cyber Security R&D | 4.5 | No summary available |
