For two decades, Application Security (AppSec) has evolved to protect modern software stacks securing over 70% of the global enterprise application footprint.
Yet, a new class of applications is emerging that traditional AppSec pipelines don’t reach: smart contracts.
As Web3 technology reshapes finance, identity, and infrastructure, it introduces code that doesn’t just process data, it moves real value. And this value demands the same rigor that enterprises apply to cloud, mobile, and SaaS systems.
Where Traditional AppSec Stops Short
Global spending on AppSec is expected to grow from USD 33.7 billion in 2024 to USD 55 billion by 2029 (GlobeNewswire, 2024), reflecting the critical role software security plays in enterprise resilience.
But while AppSec tools scan millions of web and API endpoints daily, they rarely analyze blockchain codebases, where one line of vulnerable Solidity can cost millions.
Losses from crypto hacks, scams, and exploits reached ~ US $2.47 billion in H1 2025.
Academic studies estimate that up to 89% of deployed smart contracts contain at least one known vulnerability.
The takeaway is simple: the traditional AppSec stack was never designed for immutable code, public ledgers, or autonomous value execution.
A Partnership to Bridge Two Worlds
To close this critical gap, Checkmarx, trusted by 1,800+ enterprises worldwide, has partnered with CredShields, a Web3 security company known for manual smart-contract audits, AI-powered vulnerability detection, and blockchain risk modeling.
This collaboration integrates CredShields’ Web3-native expertise directly into Checkmarx’s AppSec ecosystem, allowing enterprises to extend their DevSecOps pipelines to decentralized environments without losing visibility or control.
Securing the Decentralized Enterprise
The joint offering adds a Web3 AppSec layer that includes:
- Automated smart-contract scanning integrated with Checkmarx SAST pipelines.
- Manual audit frameworks for DeFi, NFTs, and tokenized assets.
- Real-time threat monitoring and anomaly detection via AI-assisted analysis.
- Unified dashboards for both Web2 and Web3 vulnerability management.
By merging these capabilities, enterprises can identify and remediate blockchain vulnerabilities before deployment, protecting digital assets, governance systems, and tokenized workflows with the same rigor applied to enterprise applications.
Raising the Standard for Smart Contract Security
CredShields’ audit methodology, aligned with the OWASP Smart Contract Top 10, provides an industry benchmark for identifying logic flaws, re-entrancy risks, and permission-based vulnerabilities.
When combined with Checkmarx’s enterprise-grade CI/CD integrations, it creates a continuous security feedback loop that spans repositories, smart contracts, and production environments.
Looking Ahead
As more enterprises pilot tokenization, digital identity, and decentralized finance, Web3 AppSec becomes an essential layer, not an optional one.
By combining the maturity of Checkmarx’s AppSec platform with the Web3 specialization of CredShields, organizations can finally secure both sides of innovation: centralized and decentralized.
About Checkmarx
Checkmarx is a global leader in Application Security, trusted by 1,800+ enterprises and government organizations. Its AppSec platform helps development teams detect and remediate vulnerabilities across the entire SDLC.
About CredShields
CredShields is a Web3 security firm specializing in manual smart-contract audits, AI-driven vulnerability detection, and advanced tooling for decentralized ecosystems. A contributor to the OWASP Smart Contract Top 10, CredShields helps enterprises build confidently in the decentralized era.