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Bearer

by Bearer · Since 2019
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Quick facts
VendorBearer
Year launched2019
StatusActive
LocationCambridge, Massachusetts 02138, US
Countries servedGlobal
Languages4
Integrations101+
Free tierN/A
Free trialN/A
Contact salesN/A

About Bearer

Bearer is a code security software from Bearer that helps identify and remediate security and privacy risks in the DevSecOps workflows. It provides early access to Bearer Cloud, free and open SAST, and actionable context right in the CI/CD processes so users can integrate security and privacy by design into the products. Bearer is now part of Cycode, further improving its capabilities in application security posture management (ASPM). This integration allows users to effectively manage code security risks while maintaining compliance across their development environments. Key capabilities: risk identification remediation support free SAST actionable insights integration with CI/CD Best for: development teams that need to manage security and privacy risks effectively.

Bearer by Bearer is a modern data governance solution designed to help organizations identify, classify, and manage sensitive data across their software applications. Its primary purpose is to ensure data compliance and minimize risk by providing visibility into how personal data is used, stored, and shared within digital products. Developed with privacy-first principles, Bearer is particularly suited for organizations that handle large volumes of personally identifiable information (PII) and must comply with stringent data protection regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA. Key features include automated data scanning, risk scoring, policy enforcement, and real-time reporting, making it an essential tool for privacy engineering teams and data protection officers. The interface of Bearer is clean, modern, and highly intuitive. Its dashboard presents a comprehensive overview of data flows, risks, and policy adherence across applications, with easily navigable menus and well-organized analytics. Users are greeted with a visual map of their systems that highlights areas of concern and compliance gaps. The onboarding experience is seamless, with guided walkthroughs that help users set up scans and define data policies quickly.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Integrates into existing workflows and provides actionable, in-context remediation advice, making security less of a burden for developers.
  • Unique emphasis on sensitive data detection (PII, PHI) and privacy anti-patterns helps build privacy-by-design into products, aiding compliance.
  • Reduces development friction by quickly identifying vulnerabilities and sensitive data issues.
  • The Bearer CLI is free, open-source, and extensible, offering transparency and flexibility for tailored security needs.
  • Enables early detection and remediation of vulnerabilities in the development pipeline, significantly reducing the cost and effort of fixing issues later.
Cons
  • While expanding, initially, it primarily supported JavaScript and Ruby, which might limit its immediate applicability for teams using other languages.
  • its scaling and collaboration features, might introduce some complexity for smaller teams or those new to enterprise-level AppSec.
  • Its success heavily relies on developers actively using the tooling within their workflows, which can be a cultural shift for some organizations.
  • it might not cover the breadth of all possible security vulnerabilities

Features

Key features

Sensitive Data Detection and Privacy Insights

Bearer uniquely identifies and classifies sensitive data types (like PII, PHI) and data exfiltration risks directly from code, enabling organizations to build "privacy by design" into their products.

Developer-First Workflow & Actionable Context

It integrates seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines , providing actionable security findings and remediation suggestions directly within developers' workflows (e.g., in-PR AI remediation).

Open-Source SAST Engine (Bearer CLI)

Bearer offers a free and open-source SAST engine, Bearer CLI, which allows developers to quickly scan their code for vulnerabilities and sensitive data without needing to engage with sales.

Fast and Accurate Scans

The software is highlighted for its speed and accuracy in identifying vulnerabilities, which helps in reducing the attack surface by catching issues early in the development cycle.

No Access to Source Code (for Bearer SAST)

A significant feature is that Bearer SAST operates without ever accessing the actual source code, ensuring confidentiality and peace of mind for users concerned about their intellectual property.

Additional features

Bearer Cloud

A SaaS platform for managing application code security at scale, offering collaboration, organization, and deeper insights into security posture.

Bearer CLI

The free and open-source SAST engine for local scans and quick vulnerability detection.

Integrations

Seamlessly integrates with developer workflows and platforms like GitHub, GitLab, and BitBucket for in-PR security checks and CI/CD pipeline integration.

Sensitive Data Detection

Identifies and classifies various types of sensitive data (PII, PHI, etc.) within the codebase.

Data Exfiltration Risk Detection

Detects potential risks of sensitive data being leaked or exfiltrated from the application.

OWASP Top 10 Coverage

Provides built-in rules to detect common security risks and vulnerabilities, including those listed in the OWASP Top 10.

Modern Language & Framework Support

Supports scanning for vulnerabilities in modern programming languages and frameworks (specifically mentions JavaScript and Ruby, with more to come like PHP, Go, Python, Java, and C#).

Super Fast and Accurate Scans

Emphasizes efficiency and precision in scanning codebases.

Actionable Context right in CI/CD

Provides relevant information and suggestions for fixing vulnerabilities directly within the continuous integration/continuous deployment process.

Manage Security Risks at Earliest Stage

Facilitates "shift-left" security by enabling detection and remediation of issues early in the development lifecycle.

Reduces Attack Surface

By identifying and fixing vulnerabilities faster, it helps in minimizing potential security gaps in applications.

Identify Anti-patterns

Helps in recognizing coding patterns that could lead to security or privacy concerns.

Automated Privacy Reports

Generates reports showing sensitive data processed by each application, associated data subjects, and third-party risks, aiding privacy and compliance teams.

AI Remediation Suggestions (in-PR)

Offers AI-powered suggestions for fixing identified vulnerabilities directly within pull requests.

False Positive Management

Provides tools to manage and reduce the noise from false positive security findings.

Customizable Rules

The rule set can be extended and customized using simple YAML files.

Pricing

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Global
Countries served
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Interface languages
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