AI penetration testing and code security

Apex by Cantina investigates code and running applications for exploitable vulnerabilities. Findings carry evidence and remediation guidance, and Fix Review checks a proposed patch against the original security finding.

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Choose the testing surface

Code-aware review uses repository access and supporting context. Black box testing investigates a running target from the outside without requiring source-code access. Define the authorized targets, exclusions, and relevant application context before starting a test.

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Work from evidence to a verified fix

1. Scope: select the system, code references, or running targets and supply the context needed to evaluate risk.
2. Investigate: examine potential weaknesses and the conditions an attacker would need.
3. Validate: review the finding’s exploit evidence, affected surface, and remediation guidance.
4. Remediate: prepare a patch and use the organization’s normal code review and release process.
5. Verify: run Fix Review for an eligible existing finding and inspect the result against the actual patch.

A verified fix addresses the reviewed finding and checkout. Broader security coverage depends on the tested scope, available context, and the work performed. Read each report’s limitations and separate patch verification from deployment.

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Evaluate Apex

• Review the Apex product overview for capabilities and workflow examples.
• Read the production application field report and penetration testing benchmark, including their methods and limitations.
• Inspect published disclosures and vendor responses.
• Confirm access, supported inputs, current credit requirements, and integration prerequisites in the live Apex docs.

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Start or automate a workflow

Use onboarding for first-time access, Apex CLI for local and coding-agent workflows, or the service API for headless integrations. Use scheduled scans for recurring workspace coverage.