Codebashing
Secure code training software
Vulnerability management software
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What is Codebashing
Codebashing is an application security training product that provides hands-on secure coding lessons and labs mapped to common vulnerability types. It targets software developers and application security teams that want to improve secure coding skills and reduce recurring findings in code reviews and security testing. The product is commonly deployed as part of an AppSec program and is designed to align training content with real-world vulnerabilities and remediation guidance. It is offered as part of the Checkmarx application security portfolio.
Hands-on secure coding labs
Codebashing emphasizes interactive exercises where developers practice identifying and fixing vulnerable code patterns. This format supports skill-building beyond slide-based awareness training. Labs typically focus on common classes of application vulnerabilities and secure coding techniques. It fits teams that want practical remediation-oriented training rather than only theory.
Alignment to AppSec workflows
The product is positioned to complement application security testing and remediation processes used by development teams. Training content is organized around vulnerability categories that commonly appear in AppSec findings. This helps teams connect training to the types of issues they see in code scanning and reviews. It is often used to standardize secure coding education across engineering groups.
Enterprise program administration
Codebashing supports centralized rollout and management for organizations training multiple teams. This typically includes user management and progress tracking to support compliance and reporting needs. Such administrative capabilities are important for larger AppSec programs that must demonstrate training completion. It is suited to organizations that need structured governance around developer training.
Not full vulnerability management
Despite being adjacent to vulnerability reduction, Codebashing is primarily a training product rather than a system of record for vulnerabilities. It does not replace tools that aggregate findings, manage remediation SLAs, and track asset-level risk across environments. Organizations usually still need separate processes or platforms for vulnerability intake and lifecycle management. Its value is strongest when paired with existing AppSec testing and tracking workflows.
Content fit varies by stack
Training effectiveness depends on how closely available lessons match the organization’s languages, frameworks, and coding standards. Some teams may find gaps for niche stacks or highly customized internal frameworks. This can require supplementing with internal guidance or additional training sources. The product is most effective when its curriculum aligns with the technologies in active use.
Requires sustained adoption effort
Like most developer training platforms, outcomes depend on consistent participation and integration into engineering routines. Without time allocation, incentives, or integration into onboarding and SDLC checkpoints, completion rates can drop. Measuring direct impact on defect rates can also be difficult without linking training to testing results and remediation metrics. Organizations often need program management to maintain engagement.
Seller details
Checkmarx Ltd.
Ramat Gan, Israel
2006
Private
https://checkmarx.com/
https://x.com/checkmarx
https://www.linkedin.com/company/checkmarx/
