Checkmarx

Checkmarx is a global information security company specializing in application security testing and risk management for software supply chains. Founded in 2006 in Israel, the company's mission is to empower security and development teams to build software that is secure by design, at scale, and without hindering delivery. Its primary corporate office is located in Paramus, New Jersey, United States.

The company's core offering is the Checkmarx One platform, a unified, cloud-native application security solution. This platform integrates various security testing capabilities, including Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Security, Secrets Detection, Container Security, API Security, Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Application Security Posture Management (ASPM). Checkmarx One also incorporates AI supply chain security and AI-driven features like Checkmarx One Developer Assist, designed to secure code from development to deployment. Checkmarx serves a diverse global client base, including a significant portion of Fortune 100 companies, across sectors such as finance, healthcare, technology, and the public sector.

Under the leadership of CEO Sandeep Johri, Checkmarx has achieved notable market recognition, being named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Software Supply Chain Security and the 2025 IDC MarketScape for Application Security Posture Management (ASPM). The company was acquired in April 2020 by private equity firm Hellman & Friedman, with Insight Partners retaining a minority stake. Checkmarx continues to expand its capabilities, including the acquisition of AI-native autonomous security agent company Tromzo in December 2025.