Semgrep Features
Administration (2)
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API / Integrations
Application Programming Interface Specification for how the application communicates with other software. APIs typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications.
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Extensibility
Provides the ability to extend the platform to include additional features and functionalities
Analysis (10)
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Real-Time Analytics
Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time
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Issue Tracking
Track issues as vulnerabilities are discovered. Documents activity throughout the resolution process.
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Static Code Analysis
Examines application source code for security flaws without executing it.
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Code Analysis
Scans application source code for security flaws without executing it.
Integrated Development Environment
An application for source code editing, compiling, and debugging
Reporting and Analytics
Tools to visualize and analyze data.
Issue Tracking
Track issues as vulnerabilities are discovered. Documents activity throughout the resolution process.
Static Code Analysis
Examines application source code for security flaws without executing it.
Vulnerability Scan
Scans applications and networks for known vulnerabilities, holes and exploits.
Code Analysis
Scans application source code for security flaws without executing it.
Testing (9)
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Command-Line Tools
Allows users to access a terminal host system and input command sequences.
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Compliance Testing
Allows users to test applications for specific compliance requirements.
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Source-Code Scanning
Scan the initial code written for application development
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Detection Rate
The rate at which scans accurately detect all vulnerabilities associated with the target.
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False Positives
The rate at which scans falsely indicate detection of a vulnerability when no vulnerabilitiy legitimately exists.
Multi-Language Scanning
Scan for security vulnerabilities in multiple coding languages
Black-Box Scanning
Scans functional applications externally for vulnerabilities like SQL injection or XSS.
Detection Rate
The rate at which scans accurately detect all vulnerabilities associated with the target.
False Positives
The rate at which scans falsely indicate detection of a vulnerability when no vulnerabilitiy legitimately exists.
Performance (5)
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Issue Tracking
Track issues as vulnerabilities are discovered. Documents activity throughout the resolution process.
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Detection Rate
The rate at which scans accurately detect all vulnerabilities associated with the target.
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False Positives
The rate at which scans falsely indicate detection of a vulnerability when no vulnerabilitiy legitimately exists.
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Automated Scans
Runs pre-scripted vulnerability scans without requiring manual work.
Anomaly/Malware Detection
Automatically identify and flag unusual behaviors and malicious software
Network (6)
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Compliance Testing
Allows users to scan applications and networks for specific compliance requirements.
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Perimeter Scanning
Analyzes network devices, servers and operating systems for vulnerabilities.
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Configuration Monitoring
Monitors configuration rule sets and policy enforcement measures and document changes to maintain compliance.
Vulnerability Scanning
Discover patch statuses and vulnerabilities
Source-Code Scanning
Scan the initial code written for application development
Web Scanning
Application (3)
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Static Code Analysis
Scans application source code for security flaws without executing it.
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Black Box Testing
Scans functional applications externally for vulnerabilities like SQL injection or XSS.
Risk Analysis
Analyze potential risks across the organization
Functionality - Software Composition Analysis (3)
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Language Support
Supports a useful and wide variety of programming languages.
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Integration
Integrates seamlessly with the build environment and development tools like repositories, package managers, etc.
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Transparency
Grants comprehensive user-friendly insight into all open source components.
Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis (3)
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Remediation Suggestions
Provides relevant and helpful suggestions for vulnerability remediation upon detection.
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Continuous Monitoring
Monitors open source components proactively and continuously.
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Thorough Detection
Comprehensively identifies all open source version updates, vulnerabilities, and compliance issues.
Documentation (3)
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Feedback
Provides thorough, actionable feedback regarding security vulnerabilities, or allows collaborators to do the same.
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Prioritization
Prioritizes detected vulnerabilities by potential risk, or allows collaborators to do the same.
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Remediation Suggestions
Provides suggestions for remediating vulnerable code, or allows collaborators to do the same.
Security (3)
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False Positives
Does not falsely indicate vulnerable code when no vulnerabilitiy legitimately exists.
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Custom Compliance
Allows users to set custom code standards to meet specific compliances.
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Agility
Detects vulnerabilities at a rate suitable to maintain security, or allows collaborators to do the same.
Agentic AI - Static Code Analysis (3)
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Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
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Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner (2)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Agentic AI - Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (1)
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Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Agentic AI - Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) (1)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Performance - AI AppSec Assistants (3)
Remediation
Automatically remediates or suggests remediation that meets internal and external code security best practices.
Real-time Vulnerability Detection
Automatically detects all security flaws in code as it's being written.
Accuracy
Does not flag false positives.
Integration - AI AppSec Assistants (3)
Stack Integration
Integrates with existing security tools to fully contextualize remediation suggestions.
Workflow Integration
Seamlessly integrates into developers' existing workflows and environments to provide code security assistance.
Codebase Contextual Awareness
Considers the entire codebase to detect existing and emerging security flaws.
Additional Functionality (48)
SSL Security
Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access
HIPAA Compliant
Compliant with HIPAA, which sets standards for sensitive patient data protection
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Threat Response
Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security issues and taking appropriate action to protect systems and data from potential harm
Endpoint Protection
Protect users working remotely and provide secure environments for personal devices to access company programs
Maintenance Scheduling
Schedule predetermined or ad hoc maintenance services and labor requests
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Security Auditing
Systematic evaluation of the security of a company's overall security system and situation
Application Security
Identify and respond to security threats to developed applications
Encryption
Convert data into a code for security
Network Security
Prevent and monitor unauthorized access, misuse, modification, or denial of a computer network and network-accessible resources
Real-Time Reporting
Active reporting of data and metrics
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Authentication
Verify the identity of users/devices to enable secure access
Financial Data Protection
Anti Virus
Prevents, detects and removes malware
Secure Data Storage
Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches
Virus Definition Update
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
VPN
Extend virtual private network over public networks to enable protected information exchange
Audit Trail
A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.
Anti Spam
Techniques to prevent and filter unwanted or unsolicited email spam from reaching a user's inbox
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Data Visualization
Graphical representation of data
Alerts/Escalation
System alerts about the need to escalate an issue or request
Data Security
Protect sensitive data for digital privacy
Runtime Container Security
Continuously vetting activities within the container application environment including hosts, open ports, protocols and payloads.
Asset Discovery
Threat Intelligence
Information to prevent, understand and identify cyber threats
Vulnerability Protection
Safeguards to protect network vulnerabilities
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization
Classify levels of threat and organize actions based on priorities
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
SQL Injections
Protect against code driven website security attack techniques
Real-Time Analytics
Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time
Threat Protection
Protect incoming and outgoing communications against malware, spam, display spoofing, and other threats
Web-Application Security
Identify and respond to security threats to web applications
Password Protection
Protect passwords from security threats
Website Crawling
Crawling and indexing web pages
Vulnerability Assessment
The process of identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing the vulnerabilities in a system.
Debugging
Detect and remove errors
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
For Developers
For the intention to be used by developers
Deployment Management
Manage the processes involved when making the application ready for use
Application Security
Identify and respond to security threats to developed applications
Dashboard
Assembly of graphs and charts for visualizing and tracking statistics/metrics
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