ActiveState has unveiled its new offering, Vulnerability Management as a Service (VMaas), which aims to transform how organizations manage open source software and streamline the process of secure software delivery. This innovative solution combines Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) and Intelligent Remediation capabilities with expert guidance to help DevSecOps teams identify vulnerabilities in open source packages and swiftly deploy fixes without disrupting their current functionalities.
According to Scott Robertson, CTO of ActiveState, many DevOps teams spend countless hours sorting through alerts, researching vulnerabilities, prioritizing fixes, and ensuring that the necessary actions are taken. The Vulnerability Management as a Service provided by ActiveState aims to simplify these tasks and give DevOps teams the control they need to address vulnerabilities quickly and effectively.
The need for improved vulnerability management solutions is evident, as the majority of code running in production is of open source origin, making it susceptible to risks. With open source vulnerabilities on the rise and critical vulnerabilities present in a significant percentage of code bases, it is crucial for organizations to address these issues promptly. However, current approaches to vulnerability management often lead to inaction and increased exposure to exploits due to overwhelming data, false positives, and the lack of prioritization.
While Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) tools like ActiveState help identify and remediate vulnerabilities throughout the software development lifecycle, ActiveState stands out as the sole provider of Vulnerability Management as a Service in the ASPM market. By combining ASPM, Intelligent Remediation, and expert guidance, ActiveState offers a comprehensive solution that helps organizations maximize the value they receive in managing vulnerabilities.
ActiveState’s platform provides DevSecOps teams with a holistic view of vulnerability status across their application portfolio, enabling them to prioritize critical vulnerabilities, assess update risks, and choose remediation paths based on corporate policies. Additionally, the platform facilitates secure building of open source packages, better governance of open source software usage, and a shift from reactive to proactive security measures.
With over 25 years of experience in securing open source software, the ActiveState team acts as an extension of a company’s DevOps team, providing end-to-end vulnerability management support. The curated catalog of open source software, comprising over 40 million components, allows enterprises to govern open source usage effectively and reduce their vulnerability exposure over time.
Stephen Baker, CEO of ActiveState, emphasized the significance of ActiveState’s Vulnerability Management as a Service in addressing the limitations of existing vulnerability management tools. By combining technology with open source expertise, this new offering promises to revolutionize the vulnerability management landscape and deliver tangible outcomes for organizations.
In conclusion, ActiveState’s VMaas offering has the potential to streamline vulnerability management processes for DevSecOps teams, enhance security postures, and minimize the risk of exploits. With its unique combination of ASPM, Intelligent Remediation, and expert guidance, ActiveState is poised to make a significant impact on how organizations manage open source vulnerabilities and secure their software delivery processes.