Provides a static application security testing (SAST) platform that uses dataflow analysis and semantic rule matching to identify and remediate code vulnerabilities, including hardcoded secrets and supply chain risks. By reducing false positives by up to 98% and integrating seamlessly into developer workflows, it enables teams to enforce secure coding practices without disrupting development speed.
Funding
$96M 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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Problem
Software development teams face challenges in identifying and remediating code vulnerabilities, including hardcoded secrets and supply chain risks, early in the development lifecycle. Traditional static analysis tools often produce a high volume of false positives, leading to developer fatigue and hindering the adoption of secure coding practices. This can result in delayed releases and increased security risks.
Solution
Semgrep provides a static application security testing (SAST) platform that enables developers to find and fix vulnerabilities in their code and dependencies before build time. By leveraging dataflow analysis and semantic rule matching, Semgrep significantly reduces false positives, delivering more accurate and actionable findings. The platform integrates directly into developer workflows, such as PR comments, Jira, and IDEs, providing developers with the context they need to address vulnerabilities quickly. Semgrep's customizable rules and fast scan times facilitate the enforcement of secure coding practices and policies specific to each organization.
Target Audience
Semgrep is designed for software development teams, application security engineers, and DevOps professionals who need to identify and remediate code vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle.
Features
- Static analysis of code to identify vulnerabilities, hardcoded secrets, and supply chain risks
- Dataflow analysis and semantic rule matching to minimize false positives
- Reachability analysis to reduce false positives in dependency vulnerabilities by up to 98%
- Integration with developer workflows (PR comments, Jira, IDEs)
- Customizable rules that allow teams to enforce specific security policies
- Support for 30+ frameworks and technologies
- Rapid scanning, with median CI scan times of 10 seconds
- AI-powered Semgrep Assistant for automated triage and code fix recommendations
- Semgrep AppSec Platform for automating, managing, and enforcing security across the organization