Case study
Proactive Defense, Tangible Results: Alchemy Enhances Security with Real-time Threat Detection Powered by Socket
Highlights:
Seamless integration of Socket into existing developer workflows
Direct visibility into software supply chain risk with Socket's advanced analysis and reporting
Significant reduction in patch requirements through proactive issue detection
Increased developer engagement in application security, leading to a culture of proactive security
About Alchemy#
Alchemy, a pioneering Web3 developer platform, facilitates blockchain development by providing a comprehensive suite of tools, including Ethereum node infrastructure, APIs, and developer resources. The platform boasts a team of 60 engineers specializing in Java, JavaScript, and Python, working collaboratively to advance Alchemy's product offerings while upholding the highest security standards.
Rob Coleman, Alchemy's Head of Security, plays a pivotal role in driving advancements and innovations within the company's product line. He is a dedicated contributor to the development and enhancement of Alchemy's offerings.
Previously, the security focus revolved around Dependabot for identifying known vulnerabilities. However, the surge in software supply chain attacks and a desire for enhanced visibility in their development pipeline prompted Alchemy to seek a more comprehensive solution.
Socket Delivers Practical and Actionable Insights#
In pursuit of comprehensive supply chain risk analysis that would seamlessly integrate into developers' workflows, Alchemy selected Socket. The solution stood out due to its unique capability to provide early visibility in the developer workflow - an essential element in establishing proactive security measures.
Empowering Developers with Seamless Integration#
The implementation of Socket was remarkably smooth, integrating with just a single click for the GitHub application. This seamless addition to developers' existing workflows transformed security into a natural and integral part of the development cycle, eliminating the perception of security as a burdensome task.
"In one click, the team was able to integrate Socket and start strategizing about security in a way we weren't able to before," said Coleman.
The Impact: Dramatically Decreasing Software Supply Chain Attacks#
The impact of Socket's implementation has been substantial. The platform helped the Alchemy team increase awareness of critical issues and gain a deeper understanding of how these issues contribute to the risk of software supply chain attacks.
Socket empowers developers with active visual and written feedback, fortifying Alchemy's overall security posture while actively involving developers in the ongoing quest for a secure and resilient software supply chain.
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