[ Mend.io Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/mend-io/reviews) [ Mend.io Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/mend-io/reviews) # Mend.io Features ##### ## Administration (16) API / Integrations Application Programming Interface Specification for how the application communicates with other software. APIs typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications. Extensibility Provides the ability to extend the platform to include additional features and functionalities Risk Scoring Provides risk scoring for suspicious activity, vulnerabilities, and other threats. Security Auditing Analyzes data associated with security configurations and infrastructure to provide vulnerability insights and best practices. Configuration Management Monitors configuration rule sets and policy enforcement measures and document changes to maintain compliance. Metadata Management Collect and maintain structured information that describes data or content Policy Management Create, manage, and track policies and procedures within an organization Incident Management Manage and track all disruptions and incidents Vulnerability Management Detect (and block) vulnerabilities and threats in your applications based on vulnerability information Compliance Management Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier User Management Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks Deployment Management Manage the processes involved when making the application ready for use Audit Management Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws Patch Management Install software updates and bug fixes remotely Application Security Identify and respond to security threats to developed applications Runtime Container Security Continuously vetting activities within the container application environment including hosts, open ports, protocols and payloads. Show More ##### ## Analysis (5) Real-Time Analytics Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time Issue Tracking Track issues as vulnerabilities are discovered. Documents activity throughout the resolution process. Static Code Analysis Examines application source code for security flaws without executing it. Code Analysis Scans application source code for security flaws without executing it. Integrated Development Environment An application for source code editing, compiling, and debugging Show More ##### ## Testing (7) Command-Line Tools Allows users to access a terminal host system and input command sequences. Test Automation Runs pre-scripted security tests without requiring manual work. Compliance Testing Allows users to test applications for specific compliance requirements. Source-Code Scanning Scan the initial code written for application development Detection Rate The rate at which scans accurately detect all vulnerabilities associated with the target. False Positives The rate at which scans falsely indicate detection of a vulnerability when no vulnerabilitiy legitimately exists. Multi-Language Scanning Scan for security vulnerabilities in multiple coding languages Show More ##### ## Monitoring (2) Continuous Monitoring Conduct tracking and assessment of application and device behavior without breaks or interruptions Real-Time Monitoring Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks Show More ##### ## Protection (3) Dynamic Image Scanning Scans application and image source code for security flaws without executing it in a live environment Container Scanning Scans pods/images deployed to production for vulnerabilities or compliance issues Vulnerability Scanning Discover patch statuses and vulnerabilities Show More ##### ## Performance (5) Issue Tracking Track issues as vulnerabilities are discovered. Documents activity throughout the resolution process. Detection Rate The rate at which scans accurately detect all vulnerabilities associated with the target. False Positives The rate at which scans falsely indicate detection of a vulnerability when no vulnerabilitiy legitimately exists. Automated Scans Runs pre-scripted vulnerability scans without requiring manual work. Anomaly/Malware Detection Automatically identify and flag unusual behaviors and malicious software Show More ##### ## Network (5) Compliance Testing Allows users to scan applications and networks for specific compliance requirements. Configuration Monitoring Monitors configuration rule sets and policy enforcement measures and document changes to maintain compliance. Vulnerability Scanning Discover patch statuses and vulnerabilities Source-Code Scanning Scan the initial code written for application development Web Scanning Show More ##### ## Application (3) Static Code Analysis Scans application source code for security flaws without executing it. Black Box Testing Scans functional applications externally for vulnerabilities like SQL injection or XSS. Risk Analysis Analyze potential risks across the organization Show More ##### ## Functionality - Software Composition Analysis (3) Language Support Supports a useful and wide variety of programming languages. Integration Integrates seamlessly with the build environment and development tools like repositories, package managers, etc. Transparency Grants comprehensive user-friendly insight into all open source components. Show More ##### ## Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis (3) Remediation Suggestions Provides relevant and helpful suggestions for vulnerability remediation upon detection. Continuous Monitoring Monitors open source components proactively and continuously. Thorough Detection Comprehensively identifies all open source version updates, vulnerabilities, and compliance issues. Show More ##### ## Security (2) Malicious Code Scans for malicious code Security Risks Tracks potential security risks Show More ##### ## Tracking (3) Bill of Materials Offers a software bill of materials to keep track of components Audit Trails Tracks audit trails Monitoring Provides automated and continuous monitoring of various components Show More ##### ## Risk management - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) (4) Vulnerability Management Identifies, tracks, and remediates vulnerabilities Risk Assessment and Prioritization Assesses and prioritizes risks based on application context Compliance Management Ensures compliance with industry standards and regulations Policy Enforcement Ensures mechanisms are in place for enforcing security policies across applications Show More ##### ## Integration and efficiency - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) (2) Integration with Development Tools Integrates with existing development and DevOps tools Automation and Efficiency Automates security tasks to improve efficiency Show More ##### ## Reporting and Analytics - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) (3) Trend Analysis Includes tools for analyzing trends in security incidents and vulnerabilities over time Risk Scoring Assigns scores to vulnerabilities based on their potential impact, helping prioritize remediation efforts Customizable Dashboards Provides customizable dashboards that present real-time data on vulnerabilities, risks, and compliance status Show More ##### ## Functionality - Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) (3) Format Support Supports relevant SBOM formats such as cycloneDX and SPDX. Annotations Provides robust, industry standard SBOM annotation functionality. Attestation Generates thorough evidence of compliance including component relationships, licenses, and more. Show More ##### ## Management - Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) (3) Monitoring Automatically and continuously monitors components to alert users of noncompliant elements. Dashboards Presents a transparent and easy to use dashboard for performing SBOM management. User Provisioning Includes controls for role-based access permissions. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Static Code Analysis (3) Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner (2) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (1) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) (2) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Show More ##### ## Policy Enforcement and Compliance - AI Security Solutions (3) Scalable Governance Ensures that the AI‑security platform supports scaling of AI‑asset protection (models, agents, multi‑cloud deployments) and applies governance/compliance frameworks as AI usage grows. Shadow AI Offers visibility into unmanaged or unauthorized AI/agent use (“shadow AI”) across the organisation and enforces control over such usage (e.g., agent creation, LLM‑based services). Policy‑as‑Code for AI Assets Supports codified, machine‑enforceable security policies targeting AI models/agents (for example, blocking certain categories of prompts, enforcing least‑privilege for model use, enforcing “no external data” rules). Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (75) SSL Security Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access HIPAA Compliant Compliant with HIPAA, which sets standards for sensitive patient data protection API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Threat Response Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security issues and taking appropriate action to protect systems and data from potential harm Endpoint Protection Protect users working remotely and provide secure environments for personal devices to access company programs Maintenance Scheduling Schedule predetermined or ad hoc maintenance services and labor requests Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Security Auditing Systematic evaluation of the security of a company's overall security system and situation Application Security Identify and respond to security threats to developed applications Encryption Convert data into a code for security Network Security Prevent and monitor unauthorized access, misuse, modification, or denial of a computer network and network-accessible resources Real-Time Reporting Active reporting of data and metrics AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Reporting/Analytics View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Authentication Verify the identity of users/devices to enable secure access Financial Data Protection Anti Virus Prevents, detects and removes malware Secure Data Storage Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches Virus Definition Update Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities VPN Extend virtual private network over public networks to enable protected information exchange Audit Trail A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. Anti Spam Techniques to prevent and filter unwanted or unsolicited email spam from reaching a user's inbox Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Data Visualization Graphical representation of data Alerts/Escalation System alerts about the need to escalate an issue or request Data Security Protect sensitive data for digital privacy Runtime Container Security Continuously vetting activities within the container application environment including hosts, open ports, protocols and payloads. Asset Discovery Threat Intelligence Information to prevent, understand and identify cyber threats Vulnerability Protection Safeguards to protect network vulnerabilities Alerts/Notifications Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization Classify levels of threat and organize actions based on priorities Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. SQL Injections Protect against code driven website security attack techniques Real-Time Analytics Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time Threat Protection Protect incoming and outgoing communications against malware, spam, display spoofing, and other threats Web-Application Security Identify and respond to security threats to web applications Password Protection Protect passwords from security threats Website Crawling Crawling and indexing web pages Vulnerability Assessment The process of identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing the vulnerabilities in a system. Two-Factor Authentication Extra layer of security that requires not only a password and username but also something specific to that user Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Intrusion Detection System Identify and alert about security breaches by third parties Continuous Integration A process to automatically integrate code changes from multiple contributors into a shared repository Customizable Reports Alter the layout and content of reports Continuous Delivery Process of building and deploying software from the build to the production environment Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Security Testing Uncovers vulnerabilities of the system and determines whether system data and resources are protected from possible intruders Audit Trail A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. Risk Alerts Notifying as a warning or reminder of a potential or imminent hazard Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Continuous Deployment A process to automatically release code changes from repository to production environment Threat Response Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security issues and taking appropriate action to protect systems and data from potential harm Reporting & Statistics Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns Authentication Verify the identity of users/devices to enable secure access Encryption Convert data into a code for security Threat Intelligence Information to prevent, understand and identify cyber threats Risk Analysis Analyze potential risks across the organization For DevSecOps For development, security, and operations teams Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Reporting/Analytics View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Container Isolation Isolating applications from their host and from each other to protect against vulnerabilities Risk Assessment Initiate collection and analysis of known risks Search/Filter Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization Classify levels of threat and organize actions based on priorities Debugging Detect and remove errors Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users For Developers For the intention to be used by developers Deployment Management Manage the processes involved when making the application ready for use Application Security Identify and respond to security threats to developed applications Dashboard Assembly of graphs and charts for visualizing and tracking statistics/metrics Show More ## 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