Redefining Supply Chain Security

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About Socket

Redefining Supply Chain Security

At Socket, we’re transforming how organizations protect their applications from the rising threat of software supply chain attacks. Founded in 2021, Socket offers a developer-first platform that proactively detects and blocks malicious packages in real-time, securing the open source ecosystem that powers modern software.

With over 90% of today’s codebase coming from open source, traditional security tools fall short — they’re reactive and disrupt developer workflows. Socket takes a different approach by analyzing the behavior of dependencies, providing real-time protection against both known and emerging threats.

Socket safeguards all industries including technology, media, healthcare, and finance, detecting over 100 zero-day attacks every week, ensuring that critical applications stay secure, fast, and developer-friendly.

Meet: Feross Aboukhadijeh, Founder & CEO

Feross Aboukhadijeh, a renowned open source developer and security expert, founded Socket in 2021 to tackle the growing threat of software supply chain attacks. With over a decade of experience and contributions to the JavaScript ecosystem — including projects like WebTorrent and StandardJS, which see over a billion downloads monthly — Feross recognized the need for a proactive, developer-friendly security solution.

His time on the Node.js Foundation board and as a lecturer at Stanford University deepened his understanding of open source risks, inspiring him to create Socket, a platform designed to seamlessly secure applications so developers can ship with confidence.

Socket is trusted and loved by the Security Community

Leaders at organizations across all industries trust Socket to safeguard their software supply chains, ensuring their products remain secure while driving business success.

We’re hiring!

Come, Join Us At Socket!

At Socket, we’re bringing a practical, developer-focused approach to security, combining open-source expertise with real-world efficiency. Join us in transforming how the open-source world stays secure!

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Investors

Backed by leading investors and visionaries in cybersecurity

We are proud to collaborate with some of the most respected and influential investors in the cybersecurity industry. Our backers include top-tier venture firms and renowned founders and professionals with deep expertise in both cybersecurity and open source technology. Their support and confidence in our mission empower us to advance the future of software supply chain security, providing innovative solutions that protect developers and organizations around the world.