Global provider of developer security solutions, Snyk, has launched Snyk AppRisk Pro, a solution that combines artificial intelligence (AI) with third-party integrations to help application security (AppSec) and development teams address critical business risks more effectively. The tool would also help accelerate the process of fixing issues.

Launching this product, Snyk hopes to further establish itself as the go-to solution for developer-first application security posture management (ASPM), a field that places an emphasis on fixing security issues as they arise in software development.

“With the help of AI-driven code, application development is happening at a rate never seen before, and security teams around the globe are getting more and more overwhelmed,” said Manoj Nair, Chief Product Officer, Snyk.By illuminating application development processes, code content, and effects on business operations, Snyk AppRisk Pro gives AppSec teams a bird’s-eye view of application risk. In previously segregated development workflows, this data aids teams in making informed decisions, prioritizing essential issues, and improving cooperation among stakeholders. An additional benefit of the solution would be its ability to locate vulnerable application components and the exact sections of code that need fixing. With the use of artificial intelligence (AI), Snyk AppRisk Pro improves vulnerability prevention and cleanup, avoiding lengthy vulnerability backlogs that can cause security measures to become rigid and productivity to decrease.

“With the help of AI-driven code, application development is happening at a rate never seen before, and security teams around the globe are getting more and more overwhelmed,” said Manoj Nair, Chief Product Officer, Snyk. “By combining the risk exposure and management coverage views, Snyk AppRisk Pro gives AppSec teams a bird’s-eye view of their application security program. This gives them the tools they need to proactively drive remediation and prevention. With this new solution, Snyk continues to demonstrate its dedication to putting developers first by bringing together their security and development teams on a single platform.”

A Complete View of Application Risk

This latest development in Snyk‘s application risk management evolution builds on the release of Snyk AppRisk Essentials in late 2023 and the acquisition of runtime data pioneer Helios in January. Integrating Helios’ technology was crucial in shaping Snyk AppRisk Pro’s advanced capabilities.

The new solution leverages AI to provide insights by integrating data from a variety of security, runtime, and observability solutions. These inputs, combined with Snyk’s established capabilities, would offer users a comprehensive view of an application’s risk profile. Key integrations include the following:

Observability and Runtime Context from SentinelOne and Sysdig – By understanding how an application operates, developers and security professionals can identify which vulnerabilities impact their enterprise environments. Snyk AppRisk Pro, for instance, helps customers identify if a vulnerable open-source package is deployed and loaded in runtime, allowing for more precise risk assessments.Secret-related Coverage Management from Nightfall AI – Snyk AppRisk Pro enhances visibility into application risk by using Nightfall’s AI detection engine to identify secrets, credentials, and sensitive data in application code repositories with high accuracy. This capability allows customers to prioritize remediation by identifying secrets that pose the highest risk. The improved visibility into secret sprawl enables organizations to strengthen their security posture, mitigate data breaches, and ensure compliance with regulations.

In conclusion, to protect their applications from the ever-changing threat landscape, businesses can use Snyk AppRisk Pro to rank vulnerabilities and find the best ways to fix them.