Socket
Socket for supply chain attack prevention
Ranked #5 in Best software composition analysis tools.
Socket blocks malicious packages before they reach your code by scanning every update for malicious behaviour across major registries.
Company facts
| Social profiles | LinkedIn, X, GitHub |
| Brand colour | #29202e |
Facilities and features
Its website also mentions:
- Published pricing
- API
- Integrations
- SOC 2
What stands out
Socket flags malicious packages within minutes of publication to block zero-day attacks.
“blocking zero-day supply chain attacks before they reach your machine, CI, or production. Block malicious packages at install using Socket Firewall”Socket, own website
Socket Reachability cuts vulnerability noise by filtering for what is actually reachable from your code.
“Socket Reachability cuts 90%+ of vulnerability noise by filtering for what s actually reachable from your code”Socket, own website
How it ranks
Socket is ranked 5th of 10 in Best software composition analysis tools (Lister Score 92.0).
#5 in Best software composition analysis tools · Lister Score 92.0
Socket is a product.
Flags malicious packages within minutes of publication to block zero-day attacks.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 16; buying information on its own site 16.
“Socket for SCA Socket for Supply Chain Attack Prevention”Socket, own website
| Rank | Best software composition analysis tools | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cloudsmith | 96.0 |
| 2 | Checkmarx | 94.0 |
| 3 | Mend.io | 94.0 |
| 4 | Snyk | 94.0 |
| 5 | Socket | 92.0 |
| 6 | Dependency-Track | 90.0 |
| 7 | Endor Labs | 90.0 |
| 8 | FOSSA | 88.0 |
| 9 | Legit Security | 88.0 |
| 10 | Veracode | 88.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How does Socket rank on Lister?
Socket is ranked 5th of 10 in Best software composition analysis tools (Lister Score 92.0).