Socket Security: Protecting Your Supply Chain with Advanced Code Analysis
Socket Security is a browser extension designed to enhance the security of your NPM package pages and search results. Developed by Socket, Inc., this free Chrome add-on aims to protect users from threats in open-source packages by providing security metrics before installation.
In today's world, where open-source software has become increasingly prevalent, the importance of security cannot be overstated. Socket Security addresses this concern by utilizing advanced code analysis techniques and AI-powered risk detection. It searches for malware and security vulnerabilities throughout your open-source dependency tree, safeguarding your project against potential cyberattacks.
Unlike traditional vulnerability scanners that rely on known vulnerabilities, Socket Security takes a proactive approach. By detecting and blocking supply chain attacks before they occur, it prevents the worst consequences of such attacks. This is particularly crucial in fast-paced development environments, where a malicious dependency can be introduced and running in production within days or even hours.
