Snyk

What is it?

Snyk is a cloud-based security platform focused on identifying and remediating vulnerabilities across the software development lifecycle. It is designed to fit naturally into developer workflows and DevOps pipelines.

What does it do?

Snyk scans source code, open-source dependencies, container images, and Infrastructure as Code files to detect security vulnerabilities. It provides actionable remediation guidance, automated fixes, and policy enforcement.

Where is it used?

Snyk is widely used in enterprise DevSecOps teams, SaaS platforms, cloud-native applications, and organizations that prioritize shift-left security and continuous vulnerability management.

When & why it emerged

Snyk was founded in 2015 as open-source usage accelerated and software supply chain risks increased. It emerged to help developers proactively manage security issues without slowing down delivery.

Why we use it at Internative

We use Snyk to embed security into our development and delivery workflows. Its deep CI/CD integration allows us to detect vulnerabilities early and maintain secure, compliant software at scale.