Get the most out of the Checkmarx integration with GitLab

This post details the integration of Checkmarx's application security testing platform with GitLab CI/CD. It introduces CxFlow as the bridge between GitLab and Checkmarx, enabling automated scans of commits and merge requests. The integration allows for customizable scan triggers, feedback loops, and defect tracking, including creating single issues for recurring vulnerabilities and closing them automatically. Results can be consumed via GitLab's security dashboard, issues, or merge requests, or integrated with external tools like Jira, ServiceNow, and Rally. The post outlines the technical steps for setting up global variables and including a separate YAML file for the Checkmarx stage in the CI/CD pipeline.