# Checkmarx One IaC Security

Checkmarx One IaC Security is a Static Application Security Testing product by Checkmarx. It runs in the cloud. Pricing is commercial (contact sales).

IaC security scanner detecting vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in templates

Checked October 2026.

## What is Checkmarx One IaC Security?

Checkmarx One IaC Security is a security scanning solution designed to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in Infrastructure as Code templates. The product integrates into the development lifecycle to scan IaC files and provide feedback on security issues before deployment.

The solution scans IaC templates to detect security vulnerabilities and configuration errors that could lead to insecure cloud infrastructure deployments. It provides real-time scanning capabilities that allow developers to identify and address issues during the development process.

The product includes functionality to enforce custom security rules and can stop builds when vulnerabilities or misconfigurations are detected. Scan results include references to specific lines of code where issues are found, enabling developers to locate and remediate problems efficiently.

Integration options include Visual Studio IDE plugin support, allowing developers to scan code directly within their development environment. The solution provides prioritization of findings to help teams focus on critical security issues first.

The product supports automated ticketing processes to streamline remediation workflows. It monitors IaC templates for compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, helping organizations maintain governance over their cloud infrastructure configurations.

Tags: CI/CD, DevSecOps, IDE, Misconfiguration

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Identify](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-identify-program-small-team): helps you know your assets and your risks.
- [Protect](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-protect-program-small-team): helps you prevent attacks and keep data safe.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Application Security](https://cybersectools.com/categories/application-security) · [Static Application Security Testing](https://cybersectools.com/categories/sast)
- Vendor: [Checkmarx](https://cybersectools.com/companies/checkmarx)
- Deployment: Cloud
- Company size fit: SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Commercial (contact sales)
- Features: 10 listed
- Integrations: 9 listed
- Website: checkmarx.com

The full feature and integration lists are on the page for signed-in visitors.

## Where it ranks

Checkmarx One IaC Security is not a pick on the current [Best SAST Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-sast-solutions).

## Who is Checkmarx One IaC Security best for?

Teams scanning Terraform and CloudFormation before cloud deployment.

The trade-off is scope. This solution is focused on IaC. If you need full application SAST alongside IaC scanning, you need the broader Checkmarx One platform. The Visual Studio and Azure DevOps integrations are solid for Microsoft-centric shops, but teams running on other IDEs or CI systems should verify integration support before committing. It is also worth noting that IaC scanning is increasingly a feature bundled into broader CNAPP and CSPM platforms, so evaluate whether a dedicated IaC scanner or a platform with IaC scanning built in better fits your existing stack.

Our take, from #5 of 7 on [Best SAST Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-sast-solutions), Fall 2026. Reviewed by [Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze](https://cybersectools.com/about).

## Checkmarx One IaC Security FAQ

### What is Checkmarx One IaC Security?

Checkmarx One IaC Security is a product by Checkmarx in the Static Application Security Testing category. It covers CI/CD, DevSecOps and IDE.

### What is the pricing for Checkmarx One IaC Security?

Checkmarx One IaC Security is a commercial product. For pricing, visit https://checkmarx.com/product/iac-security/ or contact Checkmarx.

### What are alternatives to Checkmarx One IaC Security?

Alternatives to Checkmarx One IaC Security listed on CybersecTools:

1. [Aikido Infrastructure as Code (IaC)](https://cybersectools.com/tools/aikido-infrastructure-as-code-iac) - IaC scanner for Terraform, CloudFormation, and Helm misconfigurations (Commercial)
2. [Meterian ISAAC](https://cybersectools.com/tools/meterian-isaac) - IaC scanner detecting misconfigs, vulnerabilities & policy violations in templates. (Commercial)
3. [Start Left® IaC Security](https://cybersectools.com/tools/start-leftr-iac-security) - Scans IaC templates for misconfigs and vulns before deployment. (Commercial)
4. [OpenText Fortify SAST](https://cybersectools.com/tools/opentext-fortify-sast) - Static code analysis that finds security flaws in source code early. (Commercial)
5. [Qodo AI Code Review Platform](https://cybersectools.com/tools/qodo-for-pycharm) - AI platform for automated code review, security risk detection across the SDLC. (Commercial)

Compare all Checkmarx One IaC Security alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/checkmarx-one-iac-security](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/checkmarx-one-iac-security)

### What deployment and organization size does Checkmarx One IaC Security fit?

Checkmarx One IaC Security is available as a cloud service. It is listed for small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. Pricing is commercial. Ask Checkmarx for pricing and support terms.

## Compare Checkmarx One IaC Security with similar solutions

- [Checkmarx One IaC Security vs Aikido Infrastructure as Code (IaC)](https://cybersectools.com/compare/aikido-infrastructure-as-code-iac-vs-checkmarx-one-iac-security)
- [Checkmarx One IaC Security vs Meterian ISAAC](https://cybersectools.com/compare/checkmarx-one-iac-security-vs-meterian-isaac)
- [Checkmarx One IaC Security vs Start Left® IaC Security](https://cybersectools.com/compare/checkmarx-one-iac-security-vs-start-leftr-iac-security)

All alternatives to Checkmarx One IaC Security: [/alternatives/checkmarx-one-iac-security](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/checkmarx-one-iac-security)

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