Snyk Serverless Security
A security solution for serverless architectures that monitors and scans application dependencies for vulnerabilities.
| Category | Serverless Security |
|---|---|
| This page updated | a month ago |
| Pricing Details | Contact for pricing details. |
| Target Audience | Developers and security teams working with serverless architectures. |
Snyk's serverless security solution manages vulnerable application dependencies in serverless architectures, where traditional infrastructure security concerns are mitigated but application-level vulnerabilities remain a significant risk.
Technically, Snyk integrates directly with Function-as-a-Service (FaaS) providers such as AWS Lambda and Heroku, using their APIs to monitor and scan the dependencies of deployed functions for known vulnerabilities. This integration allows for continuous monitoring of functions, enabling the detection of vulnerabilities in real-time and providing detailed reports along with remediation guidance. Users can configure the frequency of these scans to ensure their functions are regularly checked for newly disclosed vulnerabilities.
Operationally, Snyk's tooling is designed to fit into the development lifecycle, integrating with IDEs like VSCode and IntelliJ, as well as CI/CD pipelines through GitHub app integration. This ensures that security vulnerabilities are identified and addressed early, preventing vulnerable code from being deployed. The Serverless framework plugin offered by Snyk further streamlines this process by automating security checks as part of the function deployment workflow.
Key operational considerations include the need for accurate dependency tracking, as the deployed version of a function may differ from the version in the source code repository, potentially leading to overlooked vulnerabilities. Additionally, managing secrets securely is crucial, and Snyk recommends using secure storage solutions like AWS Parameter Store to avoid hard-coding sensitive information in configuration files.
From a technical details perspective, Snyk's scans are based on a comprehensive vulnerabilities database, and notifications are sent via email and Slack when vulnerabilities are detected. The tool also supports tagging and tracking of Lambda functions to maintain visibility and manage large numbers of deployed functions effectively. However, the scalability of these scans can be limited by the frequency and depth of monitoring, which may impact performance and costs, especially in multi-function and multi-account setups.