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Description
Brakeman serves as a security assessment tool tailored for Ruby on Rails applications. In contrast to several typical web security scanners, Brakeman analyzes the actual source code of your application rather than requiring a full application stack setup. After scanning the application code, it generates a comprehensive report detailing all identified security vulnerabilities. Installation is straightforward, with Brakeman needing no additional setup or configuration—simply launch it. Since it operates solely on the source code, Brakeman can be executed at any phase of development; for instance, you can create a new application with "rails new" and promptly evaluate it using Brakeman. By not depending on spidering techniques to explore site pages, Brakeman ensures a more thorough assessment of an application, including those pages that may be under development and not yet publicly accessible. This capability allows Brakeman to potentially identify security weaknesses before they can be exploited by malicious actors. As a tool specifically designed for Ruby on Rails applications, Brakeman adeptly verifies configuration settings against established best practices, thereby enhancing overall application security. Its efficiency and ease of use make it an invaluable resource for developers focusing on secure coding practices.
Description
The Secure Programming Group at the University of Virginia's Department of Computer Science is responsible for the development and ongoing maintenance of Splint. David Evans leads the project and serves as its main developer. Memory bounds checking was created by David Larochelle. Significant contributions to Splint's development were also made by University of Virginia students, including Chris Barker, David Friedman, Mike Lanouette, and Hien Phan. Splint serves as the evolution of LCLint, a tool that originated from a collaborative research effort between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Digital Equipment Corporation's System Research Center. David Evans was also the chief designer and developer of LCLint. The initial concept for a static checking tool aimed at identifying discrepancies between LCL specifications and their C implementations came from John Guttag and Jim Horning. Their insights into the design and functionality proved invaluable, playing a crucial role in shaping both LCLint and its successor, Splint. Together, the team has fostered a robust environment for developing tools that enhance software reliability and security.
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Integrations
ArmorCode
C
C++
CodeFactor
Dradis
GitHub
JSON
Kondukto
MATLAB
Nucleus
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Free Trial
Free Version
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Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
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iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
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Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Brakeman
Founded
2014
Website
brakemanscanner.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
University of Virginia
Founded
2007
Country
United States
Website
splint.org
Product Features
Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Application Security
Dashboard
Debugging
Deployment Management
IDE
Multi-Language Scanning
Real-Time Analytics
Source Code Scanning
Vulnerability Scanning
Static Code Analysis
Analytics / Reporting
Code Standardization / Validation
Multiple Programming Language Support
Provides Recommendations
Standard Security/Industry Libraries
Vulnerability Management
Vulnerability Scanners
Asset Discovery
Black Box Scanning
Compliance Monitoring
Continuous Monitoring
Defect Tracking
Interactive Scanning
Logging and Reporting
Network Mapping
Perimeter Scanning
Risk Analysis
Threat Intelligence
Web Inspection
Product Features
Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Application Security
Dashboard
Debugging
Deployment Management
IDE
Multi-Language Scanning
Real-Time Analytics
Source Code Scanning
Vulnerability Scanning
Static Code Analysis
Analytics / Reporting
Code Standardization / Validation
Multiple Programming Language Support
Provides Recommendations
Standard Security/Industry Libraries
Vulnerability Management