Original Post: Building an enterprise-ready, scalable security program using Semgrep
The content discusses the challenges of building a scalable security program for detecting issues in application code. It highlights Semgrep, an open-source static analysis tool, designed to support multiple programming languages and be beginner-friendly. Semgrep has been widely adopted in the security community, including large enterprises like GitLab, HashiCorp, and Datadog. Significant efforts have been made to improve Semgrep’s speed and support over 25 languages. The Semgrep App facilitates rule management, triaging findings, and enterprise features, making it scalable for large organizations. Examples include a financial services company and an online insurance marketplace using Semgrep to scan hundreds of repositories quickly. The ease of writing custom rules allows organizations to tailor security checks to their specific needs. The conclusion emphasizes Semgrep’s effectiveness in daily code scanning and its role as a go-to static analysis tool for many organizations.
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