Bearer provides a developer-first static application security testing (SAST) solution that integrates with CI/CD workflows to identify and prioritize application security risks directly from the source code. By detecting sensitive data and anti-patterns early in the development process, Bearer reduces the risk of data breaches and enhances compliance with privacy regulations.
Funding
$4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional static application security testing (SAST) tools often generate numerous false positives and lack context, creating friction between security and development teams. These tools frequently fail to integrate seamlessly into modern CI/CD workflows, hindering early detection and remediation of security vulnerabilities. This can lead to delayed releases and increased risk of security breaches.
Solution
Bearer provides a developer-centric SAST solution designed to integrate directly into CI/CD pipelines, enabling early identification and prioritization of application security risks within source code. By focusing on actionable insights and minimizing false positives, Bearer helps development teams address security concerns without disrupting their workflow. The platform detects sensitive data exposure, privacy-related anti-patterns, and other potential vulnerabilities, allowing for faster remediation and a reduced attack surface. Bearer's approach brings privacy and security by design to software development, enhancing compliance with data protection regulations.
Target Audience
Bearer is designed for security teams, product security engineers, and software engineers looking to integrate security into the development lifecycle and reduce the risk of data breaches.
Features
- Seamless integration with GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket for automated security analysis within existing CI/CD workflows
- Sensitive data detection, identifying and classifying PII, PHI, and other sensitive data types within the codebase
- Privacy insights, pinpointing anti-patterns that could lead to security and privacy concerns
- Actionable reporting, providing clear and concise information to developers for efficient remediation
- Free and open-source CLI tool for local code scanning and vulnerability assessment
- Integration with developer workflows, providing actionable context directly within pull requests