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GitGuardian

Composite Score
8.6 /10
CX Score
9.0 /10
Category
GitGuardian
8.6 /10

What is GitGuardian?

Secure your software development lifecycle with enterprise-grade secrets detection. Eliminate blind spots with our automated, battle-tested detection engine.

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GitGuardian Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

90 Likeliness to Recommend

93 Plan to Renew

74 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+96 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love GitGuardian?

0% Negative
4% Neutral
96% Positive

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Trustworthy
  • Saves Time
  • Respectful

Feature Ratings

Average 76

Container Security Testing

82

Integrated Development Environment (IDE) plug-in

78

Software Composition Analysis (SCA)

78

Risk Scoring

77

Vulnerability Scanning

77

False Positive Remediation

76

Automated Workflow

76

Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

75

Policy Engine and Enforcements

74

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 78

Ease of IT Administration

82

Quality of Features

80

Availability and Quality of Training

79

Ease of Customization

79

Ease of Implementation

78

Business Value Created

78

Usability and Intuitiveness

78

Vendor Support

77

Ease of Data Integration

77

Breadth of Features

77

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

76

GitGuardian Reviews

Naman R.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Banking
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2024

Very Essential Security for Code Repositories

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates GitGuardian from other similar products?

GitGuardian distinguishes itself through its specialized focus on detecting and preventing the exposure of secrets within code repositories, utilizing machine learning, offering broad language support, seamless integration with popular platforms, real-time monitoring, and comprehensive compliance coverage.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of GitGuardian is its proactive approach to security through real-time monitoring and alerts. By promptly detecting and notifying about potential security risks such as exposed secrets, it empowers organizations to take swift action to mitigate threats, ultimately enhancing their overall security posture.

What do you dislike most about this product?

One minor drawback of GitGuardian is its potential for false positives, which can sometimes require additional review and validation.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

When considering GitGuardian, prioritize integrating it seamlessly into your existing development workflows. Take advantage of its real-time monitoring and comprehensive language support. Invest time in configuring custom policies to tailor detection to your organization's specific needs. Additionally, ensure your team is adequately trained on responding to alerts and addressing potential security risks identified by the platform. Regularly review and refine your security practices to stay ahead of emerging threats.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity
  • Effective Service

yashita y.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2024

Amazing product.

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates GitGuardian from other similar products?

Unique content and security

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

GitGuardian's focus on secrets detection, real-time monitoring, automated remediation, comprehensive coverage, ease of use, compliance, and collaboration makes it a valuable tool for enhancing the security of code repositories.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing as such.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

GitGuardian can be a valuable addition to your organization's security toolkit, particularly if you prioritize secrets detection and code repository security.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity

Priyanshi G.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2024

"The Secret Keeper"

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates GitGuardian from other similar products?

It ensures that credentials are not exposed publicly on GitGuardian. Therefore, it alerts you immediately so that you can take measures on the mistake you've made. This feature is a differentiator.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Whenever I published any code that contains sensitive token or credentials, it detected right way and sent me an email about that. It is the most wonderful task that might slip way from mind if I don't give enough attention.

What do you dislike most about this product?

It does not well integrate into telegram, discord or such messaging platforms. Also, it could not detect an AWS token if the variable name is not obvious.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Choose GitGuardian for its efficient detection of sensitive information leaks, easy integration into your workflow, and reliable alerting mechanisms, ensuring enhanced security for your code repositories.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
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