GitHub Advanced Security Alternative for Complete Software Supply Chain Security

Securing applications and the software supply chain requires understanding the relationships between applications, components, people, tools, pipelines, runtime environments and risks.

The Cycode platform was built specifically to fill the visibility gaps that have historically frustrated application security programs.

Why choose Cycode over GitHub Advanced Security?

Cycode provides comprehensive protection and visibility across the entire SDLC, securing all your applications, development tools and pipelines, with a holistic view of security that drives better and faster results. GitHub Advanced Security only protects projects in GitHub.

Protect Secrets

Identifies secrets across the entire SDLC - source code, build logs, Infrastructure as code, Kubernetes clusters, version histories, Docker images and productivity tools (e. g. Slack).

GHAS - Identifies secrets only in code and configuration files in GitHub repositories

Detect Leakage

Identifies leakage of private code and secrets in GitHub and GitLab public repositories and code snippets.

GHAS - None

Harden SDLC Tools

Enforces secure configurations and best practices.

GHAS - None

Secure Code

Identifies vulnerable application code with SAST.

GHAS - Partial - Limited to GitHub

Secure Code Dependencies

Identifies vulnerable code with SCA.

GHAS - Partial - Limited to GitHub

Secure Infrastructure as Code

Identifies IaC misconfigurations.

GHAS - None

Protect CI/CD Pipelines

Next-gen SCA to protect against use of insecure tools, modules, dependencies in pipelines, prevent tampering.

GHAS - Partial - Protects only against insecure GitHub Actions

Protect Cloud Deployment

Identifies misconfigured cloud resources and drift from IaC.

GHAS - None

Where does Cycode stand out from GitHub Advanced Security?

GitHub Advanced Security supports only the GitHub platform, but most organizations need protection in multiple SCM platforms. Cycode includes and orchestrates all the AppSec tools you need, across all major SCM platforms including on-prem installations to deliver consistent security and compliance.

Secrets Across the SDLC

Cycode provides comprehensive coverage by identifying exposed secrets throughout the entire SDLC – in repositories, pipelines, runtime, and even collaboration channels such as Slack.

Secure SDLC Foundation

Cycode ensures all tools are configured securely, roles are segmented and permissions audited, and security best practices are followed throughout the application lifecycle.

Contextual Insights

Cycode monitors the entire SDLC and reports findings with full context so you can avoid the manual investigation and prioritize the most important findings.

Pipeline Integrity

Cycode protects code and container dependencies, as well as pipeline dependencies such as open source build tools, pipeline actions and plugins, and infrastructure modules.

Risk Based Prioritization

With visibility from code to cloud, Cycode understands your application, dependencies, CI/CD pipelines and runtime.

Instant Value

Integrate all your DevOps tools in less than 1 min to deliver immediate value and allow maximum agility across all of your projects.