Last month, Semgrep announced major changes to its OSS project—strategically timed for a Friday, of course ;) Since 2017, Semgrep has been a cornerstone of the open-source security community, offering a code analysis engine and rule repository alongside its SaaS product. But their recent moves raise the question: what does “open” really mean?

TL;DR: The new EU cybersecurity directive, NIS2, is already reshaping how software suppliers do business through stricter vulnerability management requirements in procurement contracts. This shift is gaining momentum, and more companies will need to adapt. Aikido helps automate compliance reporting and vulnerability tracking to meet these new demands. Start your free compliance journey here, or read on to understand what this means for your business.

85% of the code that we use doesn’t come from our own code, it comes from our open-source components and dependencies. This means attackers can know your code better than you do! SCA tools are our best line of defense to keep our open-source supply chain secure. Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tools, also known as open-source dependency scanning, help us understand the risks we have in our open-source supply chain.

So you’re in the market for application security, perhaps even a Snyk alternative. Whether it’s your first time exploring a code security platform or you’re a seasoned user searching for better options, you’re in the right place. When developers and businesses evaluate their choices, two names often rise to the top: Aikido Security and Snyk. Both platforms offer comprehensive tools for engineering teams to secure their applications, but how do they really compare?

In this article, we break down the 10 leaders in AI SAST tools. We explore the core features of each tool and the unique ways they implement AI to enhance security discovery, prioritization and remediation.