Shift-left Testing tool stack for Security Scanning
This article continues my previous article on “Tool Stack for The Shift Left Testing Approach”.
If you want to learn about Shift Left Testing, please check the following article.
Now straightly jump into the tool stack since I already covered the background in the above article.
1. SonarQube
Swiss army knife for code quality and security checks.
Features
- Static Code Analysis: Analyzes code to detect vulnerabilities, code smells, and bugs across various programming languages.
- Quality Gates: Defines quality thresholds and ensures code meets the required standards before merging.
- Security Rules: Implements security-specific rules to identify and mitigate potential threats.
- Continuous Inspection: Provides continuous feedback on code quality and security in CI/CD pipelines.
- Customizable Dashboards: Allows the creation of custom dashboards to monitor code quality metrics.
- Wide Language Support: Supports a vast array of programming languages including Java, C#, JavaScript, and more.
Shift-Left Capability
Integrates with CI/CD pipelines to provide continuous feedback on code quality and security.
Integrations
Jenkins, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, and more.
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2. GitLab Security Features
All in one place
Features
- Static Application Security Testing (SAST): Scans source code for security vulnerabilities.
- Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST): Tests live applications for runtime vulnerabilities.
- Dependency Scanning: Identifies vulnerabilities in open-source dependencies.
- Container Scanning: Scans container images for vulnerabilities.
- License Compliance: Manages open-source licenses and ensures compliance.
- Security Dashboards: Provides visibility into security issues across projects.
Shift-Left Capability
Integrates seamlessly within the GitLab CI/CD environment to provide continuous security feedback.
Integrations
Native to GitLab, with integrations for other tools.
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3. Snyk
Features
- Security Scanning: Scans for vulnerabilities in open-source libraries, container images, and infrastructure as code (IaC) configurations.
- Real-Time Monitoring: Continuously monitors dependencies for new vulnerabilities and alerts developers in real time.
- Automated Remediation: Suggests and implements fixes automatically through pull requests.
- License Compliance: Identifies and manages open-source licenses to ensure compliance.
- Developer-Friendly: Integrates with IDEs (e.g., IntelliJ, VS Code) to provide in-line security feedback.
- Comprehensive Reporting: Provides detailed reports on vulnerabilities, their impact, and remediation steps.
Shift-Left Capability
Provides real-time scanning and remediation suggestions during development.
Integrations
GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jenkins, and more.
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4. Checkmarx
Features
- Static Application Security Testing (SAST): Detects security vulnerabilities in the source code during development.
- Software Composition Analysis (SCA): Identifies vulnerabilities in open-source components.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Security: Scans IaC files (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) for security issues.
- IDE Plugins: Provides plugins for popular IDEs (e.g., Visual Studio, Eclipse) to offer real-time feedback.
- Customizable Policies: Allows customization of security policies to align with organizational standards.
- Comprehensive Reporting: Generates detailed reports and dashboards for vulnerability management.
Shift-Left Capability
Embeds security into the development process with IDE plugins and CI/CD integration.
Integrations
Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, and more.
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5. Veracode
Features
- Static Analysis (SAST): Analyzes application source code, bytecode, and binaries for security flaws.
- Dynamic Analysis (DAST): Performs black-box testing to find runtime vulnerabilities in web applications.
- Software Composition Analysis (SCA): Scans for vulnerabilities in open-source and third-party components.
- Manual Penetration Testing: Offers expert penetration testing services for in-depth security assessments.
- Security Consulting: Provides guidance and best practices for secure development.
- Developer Training: Includes eLearning modules to educate developers on secure coding practices.
Shift-Left Capability
Integrates into the SDLC with developer-friendly tools and automated scanning in CI/CD pipelines.
Integrations
Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, and more.
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6. Aqua Security
Features
- Container Image Scanning: Scans container images for vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
- Runtime Protection: Monitors and protects running containers against threats.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Scanning: Analyzes IaC templates for security risks.
- Kubernetes Security: Provides security policies and controls for Kubernetes environments.
- Compliance Management: Ensures compliance with standards like CIS, NIST, PCI DSS, and HIPAA.
- Threat Detection: Detects malicious activity and vulnerabilities at runtime.
Shift-Left Capability
Integrates security checks into the CI/CD pipeline to catch vulnerabilities early.
Integrations
Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, and more.
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7. Mend.io (Formally WhiteSource)
Features
- Open Source Vulnerability Management: Scans and identifies vulnerabilities in open-source components.
- License Compliance: Tracks and manages open-source licenses to ensure compliance.
- Automated Remediation: Suggests and automates fixes for identified vulnerabilities.
- Real-Time Alerts: Provides real-time notifications for new vulnerabilities.
- Policy Enforcement: Enforces security and compliance policies across the development lifecycle.
- Customizable Reports: Generates detailed security and compliance reports.
Shift-Left Capability
Integrates with development tools and CI/CD pipelines for early detection.
Integrations
Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, and more.
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8. Fortify
Features
- Static Application Security Testing (SAST): Analyzes source code for security vulnerabilities.
- Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST): Tests running applications to find runtime vulnerabilities.
- Software Composition Analysis (SCA): Identifies vulnerabilities in open-source and third-party components.
- Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP): Provides protection for applications in real-time.
- Security Intelligence: Offers detailed analysis and recommendations for remediation.
- Developer Training: Provides training resources to educate developers on secure coding.
Shift-Left Capability
Integrates with development and CI/CD tools to provide early and continuous security feedback.
Integrations
Jenkins, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and more.
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9. Invicti (Formaly Netsparker)
Features
- Automated Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST): Performs automated security testing for web applications and APIs.
- Proof-Based Scanning: Provides proof of exploitability for detected vulnerabilities.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Detects a wide range of vulnerabilities including SQL injection, XSS, and more.
- Integration with CI/CD: Integrates with CI/CD pipelines to automate security testing.
- Customizable Scans: Allows customization of scan settings and policies.
- Detailed Reporting: Generates detailed vulnerability reports with remediation advice.
Shift-Left Capability
Integrates with CI/CD pipelines to perform automated security testing during development.
Integrations
Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps, and more.
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10. Trivy
The all-in-one open-source security scanner
Trivy is an Aqua Security open-source project.
Features
- Open source
- Container Image Scanning: Scans container images for vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
- File System Scanning: Analyzes file systems for security issues.
- Git Repository Scanning: Scans Git repositories for vulnerabilities and insecure configurations.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Scanning: Checks IaC files for security issues.
- Real-Time Scanning: Provides continuous scanning and monitoring for new vulnerabilities.
- Extensibility: Supports plugins and custom rules for enhanced functionality.
Shift-Left Capability
Simple to integrate into CI/CD pipelines for early detection of security issues.
Integrations
GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, CircleCI, and more.
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11. Burp Suite
Features
- Proxy: An intercepting proxy that allows detailed inspection and modification of web traffic.
- Scanner: An advanced web vulnerability scanner that detects various security issues like SQL injection, XSS, and more.
- Intruder: A powerful tool for automated customized attacks to exploit vulnerabilities.
- Repeater: Allows users to modify and resend individual HTTP requests manually.
- Extender: Supports third-party plugins and extensions to enhance functionality.
- Collaborator: Detects out-of-band vulnerabilities using an external service.
Shift-Left Capability
Burp Suite can be integrated into CI/CD pipelines using Burp Suite Enterprise Edition, which offers automation capabilities to perform scans as part of the development lifecycle.
Integrations
Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CI tools via Burp Suite Enterprise.
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12. Nessus
Features
- Vulnerability Scanning: Identifies vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance issues across a wide range of systems.
- Configuration Auditing: Checks system configurations against industry best practices and compliance standards.
- Malware Detection: Detects malware, backdoors, and botnet activity.
- Policy Compliance: Assesses compliance with various security policies and standards like CIS, PCI DSS, and HIPAA.
- Customizable Reporting: Generates detailed reports and dashboards with vulnerability findings and remediation recommendations.
Shift-Left Capability
While primarily used for network and system scanning, Nessus can be incorporated into DevOps practices to ensure infrastructure security during the development and deployment stages. It supports integration with CI/CD tools for continuous scanning.
Integrations
Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, and other CI/CD tools through API and plugins.
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