Cycode introduces powerful new insights into its Complete ASPM platform providing security teams visibility and context into the technologies in use across the SDLC.
From agile DevOps build tools and security scanners through cloud deployments and AI, technologies across the software development lifecycle (SDLC) change constantly. However, as organizations evolve and adopt new tools to improve performance, productivity, and security, security teams often struggle to track which tools are in use – and where and how they are used – to manage complexity, ensure compliance, and reduce costs.
Cycode’s new Technologies Inventory delivers unprecedented visibility and control over all your SDLC technologies.
This powerful addition to Cycode’s Complete Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) platform provides a comprehensive view of technologies at every stage of development – from the use of AI in the development phase through analytics and monitoring tools in deployment. Unlike other solutions that provide limited visibility into known tools, Cycode’s Technologies Inventory leverages hundreds of unique rules to detect and monitor all SDLC technologies.
This provides more than just a list of tools. It is a contextual way to answer three of the most pressing questions about technology usage within your SDLC:
- What tools and technologies are used in my SDLC? Know exactly which tools and types of technology are in use and gain visibility into shadow IT and shadow DevOps.
- When, how, and by whom are these tools used? Map technologies to specific development stages and identify owners at various levels, from repository to team and organization.
- How can I ensure compliance and manage costs? Identify potential compliance and license risk issues and uncover unnecessary spending.
Let’s dive into the core benefits of Cycode’s Technology Inventory.
Get Visibility Across SDLC Technologies
With Cycode’s Technologies Inventory, you gain end-to-end visibility into every tool, framework, and service employed across your organization.
This feature goes beyond a surface-level inventory of known tools; it provides granular insights into each technology’s specific role in the SDLC, showing exactly where each tool fits into your development pipeline. You can map out usage areas for every technology, from initial code to cloud, giving you clarity on when and where critical tools and services are active. Cycode’s level of detail helps teams quickly assess if necessary tools are in place and address potential vulnerabilities or compliance gaps.
This visibility also makes it easier to identify shadow IT and shadow DevOps—the use of unapproved tools or the use of tools in an unauthorized manner. Shadow IT and shadow DevOps introduce risk by potentially exposing sensitive data to untrusted systems or unknowingly violating compliance laws. With Cycode’s Technologies Inventory, Teams can now identify shadow IT and DevOps at a glance. Furthermore, they can leverage Cycode’s Risk Intelligence Graph (RIG) to identify further context about the use of shadow IT and DevOps in different locations and SDLC stages.
Identify Owners and Gain Oversight
With Cycode’s Technologies Inventory, you can also see precisely who owns and uses each technology—whether it’s an individual, team, or department—empowering your organization to make informed decisions and maintain oversight of every tool within your ecosystem.
Ownership is critical in managing your SDLC technologies effectively. Cycode’s Technologies Inventory feature provides the context you need, identifying the owner of each technology within your organization. This level of accountability reduces the risk of shadow IT and shadow DevOps. Furthermore, Cycode’s integration with our repository owner feature enables automatic workflows that notify relevant owners if an AI service or other sensitive technology requires attention, ensuring that potential risks are addressed swiftly and efficiently.
Ensure Compliance and Identify Overlaps
In today’s regulatory landscape, compliance is non-negotiable. The Technologies Inventory equips your organization to establish and maintain adherence to AI, GDPR, and other industry-specific standards. By identifying sensitive or non-compliant services, this feature helps you pinpoint areas needing attention, ensuring your SDLC technologies meet regulatory requirements. For example, if a particular AI service involves sensitive data, Cycode highlights its usage across the SDLC, providing visibility into areas that may need additional safeguards. This level of compliance oversight allows your team to focus on areas of highest importance and maintain a compliant development environment. By identifying all security tools, the Technologies Inventory also helps uncover tool overlaps as potential opportunities for consolidation and cost reduction.
Empower Your SDLC with Cycode Complete ASPM’s Technologies Inventory
In an era of constant technological change, Cycode’s new Technologies Inventory feature empowers you to stay ahead. By offering unparalleled visibility, ownership insights, and compliance capabilities, we provide a level of control that no other ASPM platform can match. With Cycode, you have the confidence to manage your entire SDLC effectively, addressing risks, maintaining compliance, and driving innovation forward.
Ready to take control of your SDLC technologies? Discover the full potential of Cycode’s Technologies Inventory feature today.
