Snyk is a development-stage application security management tool that automatically scans source code, dependencies, containers and infrastructure as code for security vulnerabilities. It enables developers to detect and remediate potential threats in real time, integrating directly with continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) processes as well as development environments (IDEs).
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With Snyk, teams can monitor their projects for new threats and respond quickly to issues, helping to deliver and maintain more secure software. The platform is easy to use and scalable, making it suitable for organisations of any size. The solution is trusted by many Fortune 500 companies, including Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Facebook.
Key benefits
Enhanced security - Snyk helps organisations protect themselves from attacks and security breaches.
Reduced risk - applications delivered are free of critical vulnerabilities.
Reduced costs - Snyk can help organisations reduce the costs associated with repairs and damages associated with security breaches.
Main features
Dependency scanning
Snyk automatically scans dependencies in projects, detecting vulnerabilities in open source libraries and offering repair recommendations.
Integration with CI/CD
The tool integrates easily into continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) processes, enabling the detection and remediation of security issues early in the software lifecycle.
Integration with IDE
Snyk integrates with popular development environments (IDEs) enabling developers to detect and fix security vulnerabilities directly in their code as they write it.
Container scanning
Snyk allows container images to be analysed for security vulnerabilities and their underlying layers, helping to secure container infrastructure.
Scanning infrastructure as code
The tool analyses configuration files, such as Terraform or CloudFormation, for potential security risks, enabling infrastructure security to be improved.
Automatic corrections
Snyk not only detects problems, but also automatically suggests patches and updates that developers can quickly apply to fix vulnerabilities.
Reporting and analysis
Detailed reports and analysis on detected vulnerabilities, making it easier to manage security across large teams and organisations.
Main use cases
Securing the source code
Snyk scans code for vulnerabilities and bugs that can lead to security risks, enabling developers to quickly detect and fix them.
Protection of open source dependencies
The tool monitors open source libraries used in projects, detecting known security vulnerabilities and suggesting updates or alternative solutions.
Container security
Snyk analyses container images, identifying potential threats in the container layers, helping DevOps teams maintain a secure container environment.
Infrastructure security as code
The tool scans configuration files such as Terraform, Kubernetes or CloudFormation to detect and fix errors that could lead to vulnerabilities in the infrastructure.
Continuous safety monitoring
Snyk integrates with CI/CD processes and IDEs, enabling continuous monitoring of application security and rapid response to new threats.
Compliance with regulations
Snyk helps organisations meet regulatory compliance requirements (e.g. GDPR, HIPAA) by ensuring their software is free of known vulnerabilities and meets security standards.