App security vendor Watchfire and anti-malware vendor Panda Software both launched web-based apps this week.

Watchfire's new release, Appscan Enterprise 5, checks source code under development for security problems. The latest version includes a new

After the security scan, Quickscan presents programmers with a developer task list showing what code needs to be re-written to secure the application.

"The industry is in wide agreement now that security testing must be built into the software development lifecycle, but too often companies mistakenly throw complex security solutions at [program] developers as the answer," said Watchfire chief technology officer, Michael Wieder. "It's simply not feasible to expect developers, who are already overtaxed with go-to-market pressures, to take on the role of security experts too."

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