Snyk

Snyk Code performs AI-powered SAST by analyzing source code using the DeepCode AI Engine to identify security vulnerabilities, code quality issues, and anti-patterns without requiring compilation. The engine uses semantic code understanding (AST-based analysis combined with machine learning models trained on vulnerability patterns) to detect issues across 40+ languages, generating contextual remediation suggestions with one-click pull request generation. Scans integrate directly into IDEs, pull requests, and CI/CD pipelines for real-time feedback during development.

Snyk Open Source performs Software Composition Analysis (SCA) by scanning project manifests (package.json, requirements.txt, pom.xml, Gemfile, go.mod, etc.) to identify vulnerable open-source dependencies. The platform uses reachability analysis to determine which vulnerabilities are actually exploitable in the application context (not just present in the dependency tree), reducing false positives. It continuously monitors for newly disclosed vulnerabilities and provides prioritized remediation paths (upgrade, patch, or workaround) with automated pull request generation.

Snyk Learning Management (add-on) provides in-context security training and educational resources for developers, integrated with vulnerability findings and code fixes. When developers encounter vulnerabilities, they receive educational content explaining the security issue, best practices, and how to prevent similar issues in the future. The platform tracks learning progress and provides team-level analytics on security knowledge gaps.

Snyk API & Web (add-on) performs dynamic testing of APIs and web applications to identify runtime vulnerabilities, authentication flaws, and business logic issues that static analysis cannot detect. The scanner performs automated API discovery, generates test cases, and executes them against running applications to identify exploitable vulnerabilities. Results are integrated with static analysis findings to provide comprehensive application security coverage.

Snyk provides multi-tenant organization and team management capabilities, enabling enterprises to manage multiple teams, projects, and security policies across the organization. The platform supports role-based access control (RBAC) with granular permissions, team-level policy enforcement, and centralized reporting. Organizations can configure custom workflows, approval processes, and escalation rules for vulnerability remediation.

Snyk provides real-time and historical reporting capabilities designed for security engineers and GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) teams. Reports track vulnerability discovery trends, remediation progress, policy compliance, and security posture over time. Reporting is available in Ignite and Enterprise tiers and supports compliance documentation and executive visibility.

Snyk API & Web (available as add-on) provides dynamic application security testing (DAST) capabilities for discovering and testing vulnerabilities in running APIs and web applications. The system performs active scanning of application endpoints to identify runtime vulnerabilities, injection flaws, authentication issues, and other OWASP Top 10 issues. DAST scanning complements static analysis by testing actual application behavior.

Snyk Container scans Docker images and container registries (Docker Hub, ECR, GCR, Artifactory, Quay, etc.) to identify vulnerabilities in base images, application dependencies, and OS packages. The scanner analyzes each layer of the container image to pinpoint which base image or dependency introduced the vulnerability, enabling targeted remediation. It integrates with CI/CD pipelines to block insecure images from being deployed and provides recommendations for base image upgrades or patching strategies.

Snyk IaC scans Infrastructure-as-Code files (Terraform, CloudFormation, Kubernetes manifests, Dockerfile, ARM templates, etc.) to identify misconfigurations, security best-practice violations, and compliance violations. The scanner uses a rule engine with 600+ built-in policies covering CIS benchmarks, NIST, PCI-DSS, and other frameworks. It integrates into CI/CD pipelines to enforce security policies before infrastructure is deployed, with support for custom policies on Enterprise plans.

Snyk continuously monitors projects for newly disclosed vulnerabilities in dependencies and code patterns, triggering real-time alerts when new CVEs are published that affect the project. The platform tracks 24,000+ new vulnerabilities discovered annually and uses exploit maturity data (EPSS scores, public exploits) to prioritize alerts. Alerts are delivered via email, Slack, Jira, or webhook integrations, with automated pull request generation for remediation when patches are available.

Snyk IDE plugins (VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, Visual Studio) provide real-time vulnerability scanning as developers write code, displaying inline warnings for security issues, vulnerable dependencies, and IaC misconfigurations. The plugins integrate with the Snyk backend to provide AI-powered fix suggestions, reachability analysis results, and one-click pull request generation without leaving the IDE. Scanning happens on save or on-demand, with results cached locally to minimize latency.

Snyk integrates with SCM platforms (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure Repos) to scan pull requests before merge, blocking PRs that introduce vulnerabilities or violate security policies. The platform automatically generates remediation pull requests (separate from the original PR) with dependency updates, code fixes, or IaC corrections. Developers can review and merge remediation PRs independently, enabling parallel security fixes without blocking feature development.

Snyk CLI is a command-line tool for local scanning of code, dependencies, containers, and IaC without requiring SCM integration. The CLI supports programmatic scanning in CI/CD pipelines, with exit codes and JSON output for integration with custom workflows. It enables air-gapped scanning (no cloud connectivity required for some operations), offline package database caching, and custom policy enforcement via configuration files.

Snyk prioritizes vulnerabilities using a multi-factor scoring system that combines CVSS/EPSS scores, exploit maturity (whether public exploits exist), reachability analysis (whether the vulnerable code is actually used), and business context (application type, deployment environment). The platform displays a risk score that reflects the actual likelihood of exploitation in the specific application context, enabling teams to focus remediation efforts on the most critical issues.

Snyk generates compliance reports against industry standards (CIS benchmarks, NIST, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.) and provides audit trails for vulnerability findings, remediation actions, and policy violations. The platform tracks remediation progress over time, generates executive dashboards with compliance status, and supports custom policies on Enterprise plans. Reports can be exported in multiple formats (PDF, JSON, CSV) for compliance documentation and audits.