Checkmarx, a global leader in agentic AI-powered app security, has officially unveiled its Checkmarx One Developer Assist agent. This innovative tool is now generally available with seamless extensions for widely-used AI-native Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), such as Windsurf by Cognition, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot.
As enterprises increasingly rely on AI to generate the majority of their software code, the risk of security vulnerabilities is rising sharply. To address this urgent challenge, Checkmarx has equipped developers with a real-time security solution that empowers them to detect and resolve risks directly within their IDEs. By doing so, it transforms traditional security workflows and significantly reduces the time spent on remediation.
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Unlike conventional security tools that often fail to keep up with the pace of AI-generated code, Checkmarx One Developer Assist integrates prevention, detection, and resolution into a single, automated process. As part of the broader Checkmarx One platform, this agent delivers context-aware, actionable insights in real time, enabling engineering teams to proactively safeguard their applications during development.
“Our focus is to bring security to the source whether the code is written by a human or generated by AI,” stated Jonathan Rende, Chief Product Officer at Checkmarx. “Developer Assist puts remediation tools directly into developers’ hands, allowing them to identify and fix vulnerabilities instantly.”
The initial rollout of Developer Assist includes tailored plugins for AI-native coding environments. These extensions give developers direct access to intelligent threat alerts, automated fixes, and relevant guidance all from within the tools they use daily.
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Early-access enterprise users across industries such as healthcare, finance, andconsumer goods have already seen significant benefits. According to Ori Bendet, VP of Product Management at Checkmarx, “Developers have reported improved threat detection speed and better contextual insights. We’re thrilled to deliver what they’ve called a built-in security-savvy teammate.”
Looking ahead, Checkmarx plans to expand its AI agent portfolio. The company will soon introduce Policy Assist and Insights Assist, aimed at supporting AppSec teams and CISOs in their security operations.
As AI continues to reshape software development, Checkmarx leads the way by ensuring security evolves just as fast.
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