Mend.io x Cursor: Real-Time Security for AI-Generated Code Is Now Built In
In an era where AI is writing code as fast as developers can think, security can no longer be bolted on—it has to be built in. Mend.io, a leader in AI Native Application Security, just announced a game-changing integration with Cursor, the rapidly rising IDE tailor-made for AI-native development.
With this move, Mend SAST (Static Application Security Testing) becomes an invisible yet essential part of the developer workflow—an always-on security assistant inside an AI coding assistant.
A New Paradigm: Secure-by-Default in AI Code
Developers working in Cursor can now benefit from real-time SAST, seamlessly embedded through Mend.io’s MCP server. Whether code is typed or LLM-generated, vulnerabilities are flagged instantly—before the code even makes it to commit.
The biggest leap? Cursor’s AI engine can automatically remediate flaws, reducing time spent on manual security reviews. This accelerates development while preserving the integrity of your codebase.
“AI is changing how code is written. Mend.io is bridging the gap between speed and security,” said Rami Sass, Co-founder and CEO of Mend.io.
“Security is no longer an afterthought—it’s a foundational layer in the AI development stack.”
What It Means for DevSecOps
The new integration squarely targets the biggest bottlenecks in fast-moving development teams:
- Developers get real-time feedback as they code—with fixes offered immediately by AI.
- Security teams gain visibility into potential vulnerabilities in AI-generated code early, not during post-deployment audits.
- Heads of Engineering can confidently scale AI-driven development without compromising delivery timelines or compliance.
This is security that moves at the speed of AI.
Cursor: The IDE of the AI Era
Cursor has quickly emerged as a favorite for engineers embracing AI-native workflows. Its tight feedback loop between developer intent and LLM-assisted code generation makes it ideal for fast iteration—but that also poses a risk: Speed often sacrifices scrutiny.
Now, with Mend.io baked into Cursor, developers get the best of both worlds—AI-speed and security-grade safety.
Why This Matters
With GenAI rapidly reshaping software development, organizations are grappling with the challenge of governance at scale. This partnership represents more than an integration—it’s a vision of the next-gen DevSecOps stack, one where security is:
- Contextual
- Automatic
- Invisible (until you need it)
And most importantly, designed for how AI-native teams actually work.
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