By Snyk
Updated On 11th Oct 2024
بواسطة Snyk
Snyk is a developer-first security platform focused on helping teams secure their code, dependencies, containers, and infrastructure as code (IaC). By integrating into the CI/CD pipeline, Snyk enables real-time vulnerability detection and remediation, ensuring security without sacrificing development speed. It allows developers to maintain security throughout the software development lifecycle.
Snyk was founded in 2015 by Guy Podjarny, Assaf Hefetz, and Danny Grander. Initially focused on open-source vulnerabilities, Snyk has grown rapidly by expanding its offerings to container and IaC security. As of 2023, Snyk has significantly increased its global footprint and developer base.
Snyk has raised substantial funding across multiple rounds, with its most recent Series G in September 2021 valuing the company at around $8.5 billion. Major investors include Accel, Tiger Global, and Coatue. By 2021, Snyk had secured over $1 billion in funding, making it one of the most highly valued cybersecurity startups globally.
Snyk offers a comprehensive suite of security tools, including Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), Container Security, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) scanning. These tools integrate seamlessly into existing development environments like GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, and Docker. Snyk also provides automatic fix suggestions, vulnerability prioritization, and continuous monitoring of applications.
To strengthen its product suite, Snyk has made several strategic acquisitions, including DeepCode, a machine-learning code analysis tool, and Manifold, a platform for cloud-native services. These acquisitions have helped expand Snyk's offerings beyond vulnerability detection to include advanced remediation capabilities, making it a one-stop shop for security during the software development process.
Snyk frequently updates its platform, introducing features like advanced API security, support for multiple programming languages, and more comprehensive vulnerability management capabilities. It also launched Snyk Code, an AI-based tool for detecting code-level issues in real-time, further enhancing developer efficiency.
Snyk prides itself on its developer-first approach, emphasizing transparency, collaboration, and innovation. The company promotes a culture of inclusivity and rapid iteration, encouraging its employees to focus on solving real-world security problems faced by developers. The company values community engagement, offering open access to its vulnerability database.
Snyk's user base consists of developers and security teams from companies of all sizes, including large enterprises like Google, Salesforce, and AWS. The company fosters a strong community through its educational initiatives like Snyk Learn and DevSecCon, a global conference dedicated to developer security. Snyk’s user-friendly interface and deep integrations with widely-used development tools have attracted over 2.5 million developers worldwide.
Snyk's commitment to empowering developers while addressing security needs has earned it a strong reputation within the developer and DevSecOps community, further supported by its active engagement in open-source projects and educational resources.