Snyk

Snyk is the developer security platform trusted by over 2.6 million developers at companies like Google, Salesforce, and ASOS worldwide to seamlessly integrate security testing into development workflows by finding and fixing vulnerabilities in code, dependencies, containers, and infrastructure as code without disrupting developer productivity. As the leader in developer-first security, Snyk transforms application security by shifting security left and embedding vulnerability detection directly into the tools and processes developers already use, making security a natural part of development rather than a blocking gate.

Founded by security and development experts who understood that traditional security testing creates friction and delays, Snyk has become the preferred choice for development teams, DevOps engineers, and security professionals who need comprehensive vulnerability management that enhances rather than impedes development velocity. Software development teams, security engineers, and DevOps professionals rely on its intelligent scanning, automated fix suggestions, and seamless integrations to build secure applications while maintaining rapid development cycles and continuous deployment practices.

Development teams and security professionals choose Snyk when they need security testing that integrates seamlessly into existing development workflows rather than creating additional process overhead. The platform’s developer-centric approach, intelligent prioritization, and automated remediation make it ideal for organizations that understand modern application security requires tools that empower developers to write secure code rather than blocking development with cumbersome security processes.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Code Scanning - Real-time vulnerability detection in application code with intelligent analysis and remediation suggestions • Dependency Security Monitoring - Continuous monitoring of open source libraries and dependencies for known security vulnerabilities • Container Security Analysis - Docker image and Kubernetes configuration scanning for container-specific security risks • Infrastructure as Code Security - Terraform, CloudFormation, and ARM template analysis for infrastructure security misconfigurations • Automated Fix Generation - Intelligent pull request creation with security patches and upgrade recommendations • Native IDE Integration - Real-time security feedback directly in VS Code, IntelliJ, and other popular development environments • Intelligent Prioritization - Smart vulnerability ranking based on actual exploitability and business impact rather than just severity scores • Developer-Friendly Reporting - Clear, actionable security insights designed for development teams rather than security specialists

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Revolutionary shift-left approach integrates security seamlessly into development workflows without friction • Comprehensive coverage across code, dependencies, containers, and infrastructure provides complete application security • Automated fix suggestions and pull request generation accelerate vulnerability remediation significantly • Developer-centric design makes security accessible and actionable for engineering teams • Intelligent prioritization focuses attention on vulnerabilities that pose actual business risks

Cons

• Advanced features and comprehensive scanning require subscription plans that may exceed smaller team budgets • Large codebases may generate significant numbers of findings requiring triage and management processes • Integration setup may require initial configuration effort for complex development environments • Some automated fixes may require review and testing before merging into production code • Learning curve for teams new to integrating security testing into development workflows

Get Started with Snyk

Transform your development security with the platform trusted by Google, Salesforce, and millions of developers worldwide. Visit snyk.io to start finding and fixing vulnerabilities directly in your development workflow with intelligent security testing that enhances rather than disrupts your development velocity.