Mend.io

Mend.io is an application and AI security platform that automates vulnerability management, dependency updates, and AI governance for codebases.

Mend.io provides a unified platform to secure software supply chains and AI systems. It scans codebases to inventory open-source packages, AI models, and agents, while identifying risks like shadow dependencies. The platform includes tools for SAST, SCA, and DAST to detect vulnerabilities in custom code and dependencies. It specifically addresses AI risks by performing automated red teaming, hardening system prompts, and enforcing runtime guardrails against injection or data leakage. Designed for development and security teams, it provides a central evidence layer to meet compliance standards like the EU AI Act.

Mend.io at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: Web, CI/CD
Pricing: Paid
Released: June 2022
Category: AI coding tool
Website: mend.io

Key features

Automated SCA and SAST scanning
AI-BOM and shadow AI discovery
Automated dependency management and updates
AI model and system prompt hardening
Continuous AI behavioral attack simulations
In-application runtime guardrails
Auto-remediation of vulnerabilities

Use it for

Managing open-source software vulnerabilities
Securing AI agents and LLM applications
Automating dependency updates for enterprise codebases
Ensuring compliance with AI and software regulations

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