Veracode Named a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Static Application Security Testing, Q1 2021

If you???re looking to start or optimize an AppSec program in 2021, the Forrester Wave^TM report is a good place to begin your research. The report not only details essential elements of AppSec solutions, but also ranks 12 static application security testing (SAST) vendors based on their current offering, strategy, and market presence.

Development speeds and methods are changing and the requirements for a SAST solution are evolving as well. Forrester notes that SAST providers need to build their security solutions into the software development lifecycle (SDLC); integrate them into the CI/CD pipeline; protect new architectures like containers; and provide accurate, actionable results.

To help development teams and security and risk professionals identify the industry???s foremost SAST providers, Forrester conducted a 28-criterion evaluation. The research and analysis identified Veracode as a leader among SAST providers. The Forrester report noted, ???For firms looking for an enterprise-grade SAST tool, Veracode remains a top choice.???

The Forrester report specifically mentions, ???Veracode has invested in the developer experience.??? , which trains developers to tackle evolving security threats by exploiting and patching real code. Through hands-on labs that use modern web apps, developers learn the skills and strategies that are directly applicable to their organization's code. Detailed progress reporting, email assignments, and a leaderboard encourage developers to continuously level up their secure coding skills.

We believe prioritization is another important strength for Veracode. As the Forrester report states, ?????ｦVeracode???s graphical representation of code flaws according to risk and ease of fix [are] unmatched in the market.??? In addition, the report states, ???References complimented Veracode's premium support,??? and Veracode is highly rated by customers for report to learn more on what to look for in a SAST vendor and for more information on Veracode???s position as a Leader.