Code Pulse by Secure Decisions is an open-source software assurance analytics tool designed for penetration testing of Java web applications. It provides real-time visual feedback on code coverage during black box testing, offering a novel approach to glass box testing while remaining tool-agnostic. Originally developed by Secure Decisions, it is now maintained by Code Dx, Inc. after a corporate spin-out. Code Pulse uses Java instrumentation libraries to offer a real-time view of method calls during security testing, enhancing both manual and automated testing processes. It monitors code coverage during dynamic application security testing (DAST) and penetration testing activities, visually displaying coverage overlaps and boundaries for various tools. This approach helps testers determine which parts and how much of an application has been covered during testing, addressing the challenge of ensuring adequate attack surface coverage.
