Fortify
Fortify is a static application security testing (SAST) tool developed by Micro Focus (formerly Hewlett Packard Enterprise) that analyzes source code to identify security vulnerabilities, coding errors, and compliance issues. It supports multiple programming languages and integrates into development pipelines to provide automated security scanning. The tool helps developers and security teams detect and remediate security flaws early in the software development lifecycle.
Developers should learn and use Fortify when building secure applications, especially in regulated industries like finance, healthcare, or government where compliance with standards such as OWASP Top 10, PCI DSS, or HIPAA is critical. It is valuable for integrating security into DevOps practices (DevSecOps) to catch vulnerabilities during coding rather than post-deployment, reducing the risk of data breaches and costly fixes.