Checkmarx Launches AI Inventory to Track Shadow AI in Software Supply Chains
Event summary
- Checkmarx released AI Inventory, a new capability within Checkmarx One, on June 23, 2026.
- AI Inventory provides continuous visibility into AI components like models, agents, and libraries in applications.
- The tool generates an AI-BOM (Bill of Materials) for audit-ready documentation and policy enforcement.
- Early adopters include enterprises in financial services, technology, logistics, and retail.
- Checkmarx was named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Software Supply Chain Security.
The big picture
The launch of AI Inventory addresses the growing challenge of 'shadow AI'—unregulated AI components entering production environments. As AI adoption accelerates, enterprises struggle to maintain visibility and control over these components, creating compliance risks. Checkmarx's solution aims to bridge this gap by providing traceable inventory and audit-ready documentation, aligning with broader industry shifts toward AI governance and regulatory scrutiny.
What we're watching
- Governance Dynamics
- How enterprises will adapt to the rapid adoption of AI components in production without formal governance policies.
- Regulatory Compliance
- The pace at which organizations will align with emerging regulations like the EU AI Act and NIST AI Risk Management Framework.
- Market Validation
- Whether Checkmarx can sustain its leadership position in software supply chain security as AI-driven threats evolve.
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