Socket is a developer-first security platform that detects and blocks malicious and vulnerable open source dependencies in real-time, utilizing advanced scanning techniques to analyze code for over 70 risk signals. By preventing supply chain attacks, Socket ensures the integrity of applications and protects developers from compromised packages before they can cause harm.
Funding
$124.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
AVAMBTCO+5Founders
Product
Problem
Modern software development relies heavily on open-source dependencies, creating a large attack surface susceptible to supply chain attacks. Developers often lack visibility into the security risks associated with these dependencies, including both known vulnerabilities and malicious code. This makes it difficult to proactively prevent compromised packages from entering their applications.
Solution
Socket is a developer-first security platform designed to detect and block malicious and vulnerable open-source dependencies in real-time. By analyzing the code of dependencies for over 70 risk signals, Socket identifies potential supply chain attacks, including malware, typosquatting, and hidden code. The platform proactively blocks suspicious packages, preventing them from being introduced into the codebase. Socket provides developers with actionable security information directly within their development workflow, enabling them to make informed decisions about the dependencies they use and ship code with confidence.
Target Audience
Socket is designed for developers, security teams, and organizations that rely on open-source dependencies and need to ensure the security and integrity of their software supply chain.
Features
- Real-time detection and blocking of malicious dependencies.
- Analysis of open-source code for over 70 risk signals, including known malware, typosquatting, and hidden code.
- Proactive identification of supply chain attacks, including zero-day exploits.
- Integration with GitHub to provide security information directly within the development workflow.
- Comprehensive open-source protection, including detection of vulnerabilities, license issues, and maintenance risks.
- Automated alerts for suspicious package updates.
- Support for multiple package registries, including npm, PyPI, and RubyGems.