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Aikido Security Reviews & Product Details

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What do you like best about Aikido Security?

Aikido was quick and easy to deploy and delivers clear, relevant alerts without adding complexity. It connects multiple security tools, making them seamless and more efficient to use.

It has all the necessary integrations, covers key security needs like SAST, container, and infrastructure scans and the auto-triage with intelligent silencing is a game changer. The UI is intuitive, support has been extremely responsive, and pricing is fair. I also appreciate their participation in the open-source community.

Overall, it helps us stay ahead of security issues with minimal effort. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Aikido Security?

If I had to find something, it would be that the interface has many layers due to the amount of information available, and sometimes one can feel a bit lost navigating it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Aikido Security solving and how is that benefiting you?

It helps catch vulnerabilities early, reducing security risks before they reach production.

By acting as the glue between different security tools, it simplifies the workflow and ensures that findings are centralized. The auto-triage and intelligent silencing features reduce noise, allowing us to focus on what truly matters. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Aikido Security Overview

What is Aikido Security?

Aikido is an application security (AppSec) platform specifically designed for developers who prioritize their coding tasks over managing security alerts. Our innovative solution consolidates nine essential security tools into a single, streamlined platform, effectively simplifying the security process. By eliminating unnecessary jargon and significantly reducing false positives, Aikido allows developers to maintain focus on their core responsibilities while ensuring their applications remain secure. Targeting a diverse audience that ranges from startups to large enterprises, Aikido caters to teams that require a comprehensive view of security issues spanning from code development to cloud deployment. The platform is particularly beneficial for organizations that may lack extensive security resources or expertise, as it empowers developers to take charge of their own security without getting bogged down by complex processes. This user-centric approach ensures that security becomes an integral part of the development workflow rather than a cumbersome afterthought. Key features of Aikido include its ability to provide real-time security insights, automated vulnerability detection, and streamlined reporting capabilities. By integrating these functionalities into a single platform, Aikido not only enhances the efficiency of security management but also fosters a culture of security awareness among development teams. The platform's freemium model and straightforward pricing structure further enhance its accessibility, allowing companies of all sizes to adopt robust security measures without incurring prohibitive costs. Aikido stands out in the AppSec category by prioritizing the developer experience and minimizing disruptions to the coding process. With over 6,000 teams utilizing the platform, Aikido has established itself as a trusted partner in the security landscape. By enabling developers to secure their work efficiently, Aikido ultimately supports the creation of high-quality software while ensuring that security remains a fundamental aspect of the development lifecycle. This commitment to empowering developers while maintaining strong security practices positions Aikido as a valuable asset for any organization looking to enhance its application security posture.

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Aikido Security is a developer-first software security platform. We scan your source code & cloud to show you which vulnerabilities are actually important to solve. Triaging is sped up by massively reducing false-positives and making CVEs human-readable. Aikido makes it simple to keep your product secure and gives you back time to do what youdo best: writing code.

How do you position yourself against your competitors?

- All-in-one security platform that cuts the crap, reduces noise by 85%, and lets developers get back to what they do best - building.
- For Aikido, developers are not just the users. Developers are the users AND the buyers. We have built a unique tech, business model, and growth model to achieve this.
- Built for adoption: clear UX and setup done in less than 3 minutes
- Most competitive pricing


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Year Founded
2022
HQ Location
Ghent, Belgium
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1,087 Twitter followers
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Aikido Security is a developer-first software security app. We scan your source code & cloud to show you which vulnerabilities are actually important to solve. We speed up triaging by massively reducing false-positives and making CVEs human-readable. Aikido makes it simple to keep your product secure and gives you back time to do what you do best: writing code.


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Recent Aikido Security Reviews

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5.0 out of 5
"Quick to setup and packed with the right features"
Aikido was quick and easy to deploy and delivers clear, relevant alerts without adding complexity. It connects multiple security tools, making them...
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I really like how Aikido helps you rise your awareness about the state of your apps or websites. WIthout it, you rarely delve deep into the current...
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4.5 out of 5
"Ideal Security Platform for Startups"
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Romain S.
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CTO
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Aikido Security?

I really like the unintrusiveness of their service. It's a webapp where you register your code, container, IaC,... repositories and they scan them regularly pointing out the issues they found via statical analysis. There's integration to easily/automatically create follow up actions (tickets) aso. The app is great, you get up and running quite quickly.

Sometimes you need support, and that's great too (even if it's really technical). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Aikido Security?

- Aikido Security also provides an estimate of how much work (fe "about 1h") it takes to fix a particular issue. I don't know where they got them, but they might as well don't do this as these estimates are completely unreliable.

- The automated triage (severity) follows CVE closely, which is rather detached from reality.

- The automatic ignore kicks in if there's no fix available. I'm not sure that's what you want. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Aikido Security solving and how is that benefiting you?

As a company, you cannot just tell a customer: "Trust me, our code/setup/... is secure, we know what we're doing". It doesn't matter if it's actually secure or not; you need an external source that can corroborate your statement.

Aikido provides this service Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Michiel Denis of Aikido Security

Hey Romain – Thanks for taking the time to leave us a detailed review! Happy to elaborate on some of the concerns for you:

1. On Aikido providing estimates to fix issues:

The estimates Aikido provides are based on past and current experience in remediating these issues. Generally they should be highly accurate. Of course, there might be outliers here. Could you provide us with some examples of where the estimate was off?

2. On how automated triage (severity) following CVEs:

We modified the scoring by looking if the proof of concept exploitation code for this CVE is available on Github or if the issue is trending, for example. Further, we also allow you to configure your repos that will affect your scoring as well.

3. On the auto-ignoring kicking in:

The way the Aikido product works:

- Critical issues we ignore because 'package has no fix version available' is mainly for containers.

- Instead of listing hundreds of CVEs for container issues, we'll ignore these (just as the Debian team will do) and we'll focus on the 1 'EOL' issue to upgrade that affected container directly.

This is one of the examples of Aikido doing extreme compression for users. Of course, we're always happy to iterate based on customer feedback. Feel free to send us a DM and we'll pick this up!

SD
Head of Software Engineering
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Aikido Security?

The platform focuses on doing one thing right, increasing the maturity of your company's security posture without having to spend a lot of effort in integration and triaging false positives. Its simple to integrate and simple to adopt for a small startup team that does not have a lot of bandwith but still wants to get better at InfoSec Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Aikido Security?

It wasn't clear at the beginning which features were included in the free trial and which features were not. Its not super easy to "pick and match" which parts of the platform you want to adopt now vs which ones you want to leave for the future. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Aikido Security solving and how is that benefiting you?

For 27001 certification we wanted to demonstrate that we are doing DAST and SAST continously as part of our software development process Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Laurens  L.
LL
CTO &amp; Co-founder
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Aikido Security?

Aikido helps us automate both compliance and security. Without Aikido we'd be spending alot more time setting up tooling to have a similar experience.

It's great feeling in the team that Aikido is running in the back making sure we have no oversights in security measurements ranging from infrastructure to dependencies.

The team is very responsive on feedback and iterates very quickly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Aikido Security?

There is nothing I dislike about Aikido, it's simple and intuitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Aikido Security solving and how is that benefiting you?

Aikido is helping us stay compliant through automated security scanning. Allowing us to increase pace and deliver quality software without increasing our exposure to security related risks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nico B.
NB
CTO
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Aikido Security?

It integrates with all of our used services and scans for security problems and best practicies flawlesly. Also the provided rescources on how to fix the issue are really helpful. We also integrated Aikido in our Slack so we get notified immediatly when new issues pop up.

Setting everything up was very easy and the provided guides are up to date. Support is super fast and was able to answer all my questions in a few minutes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Aikido Security?

I honestly can not say anything negative about the service. You could discuss about the pricing but the functionality that is provided and the ease of use is totally worth it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Aikido Security solving and how is that benefiting you?

As a startup you don't have the rescources and time to look at every aspect of security when building your software. Aikido helps us to identify sucurity issues before we would deploy them and consanty monitors for new threads that might arise. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cornelius S.
CS
VP of Engineering
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Aikido Security?

Aikido provides a comprehensive solution for monitoring and managing security issues across source code, dependencies, containers, and infrastructure. It’s incredibly easy to set up, and their customer support is highly responsive via Slack. Our engineering team relies on Aikido daily to triage new potential threats, and its integration with Linear helps streamline our development process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Aikido Security?

The user interface is becoming somewhat complex and requires some time to get accustomed to. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Aikido Security solving and how is that benefiting you?

Aikido has significantly enhanced our security posture by providing a unified platform to manage and mitigate risks, ultimately saving time and reducing friction in our development pipeline. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Aikido Security?

We’ve been using Aikido Security for several months now, and I can confidently say that it has transformed how we manage and mitigate security risks within our organization. From day one, the onboarding process was seamless, and the platform’s intuitive interface made it incredibly easy to integrate with our existing infrastructure.

What truly sets Aikido apart is its proactive approach to comprehensive coverage. The real-time alerts give us a clear advantage, helping us stay ahead of potential security issues. Their support team is also top-notch. Whenever we had a question or needed assistance, their response was swift and thorough.

If you’re looking for a comprehensive, reliable, and forward-thinking security solution, I highly recommend Aikido Security. It’s a game changer for any organization serious about their security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Aikido Security?

One minor frustration is with the platform’s user interface. While it’s generally user-friendly, some of the more advanced features are buried deep within the interface, making them harder to access without a bit of digging. This could be streamlined to save time for users who need to manage multiple tasks quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Aikido Security solving and how is that benefiting you?

Aikido Security has helped us tackle some of the most critical cybersecurity challenges. One of the biggest problems it solves is identifying vulnerabilities across our systems and the all in one approach toward cyber security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Michiel Denis of Aikido Security

Hi there – Thanks a lot for taking the time to leave us these kind words! When it comes to any feedback you have about our UI, do you mind telling us (per email or over direct chat) which of the advanced features you're referring to? We're happy to take a look and see if we can improve the experience for everyone!

Konstantin S.
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Head of information security
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Aikido Security?

Performance, false positive removal mechanism, user-friendly interface, great integrations with different development tools, autofix function Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Aikido Security?

I think web application firewall is not their best option Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Aikido Security solving and how is that benefiting you?

We covered our application security program with Aikido. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Michiel Denis of Aikido Security

Hey Konstantin – Glad to hear you're enjoying our autofix and noise reduction mechanisms. On Zen, our in-app firewall: thanks for sharing your sentiment, we're definitely keen to go more in-detail with you. We'll send you a message.

TM
Sr. Security Analyst
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: G2 invite on behalf of seller
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about Aikido Security?

All-in one package. Focusing on what is relevant Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Aikido Security?

Pricing and featyure aasdasdadasdasdasdasd Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Aikido Security solving and how is that benefiting you?

Our DevSecOps pipeline is now strong and only clean code is moved to production. continous assessment and optimal developer time unitlization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
AI
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Aikido Security?

Aikido is a highly scalable and easy to use solution, which aggregates multiple controls in one place and integrates seamlessly with IDEs and CI/CD pipelines. The support team is responsive and made quick adjustments in our environment. Additionally, it efficiently filters out obvious false positive alerts, which saved us many MD. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Aikido Security?

The only disadvantage I see is that SSO is available only in the Pro plan. As a security solution which well understands the benefits of SSO, it's a pity that it's not available to all (paid) plans. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Aikido Security solving and how is that benefiting you?

Aggregates a lot of security controls under the one interface. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Michiel Denis of Aikido Security

Hi there – Love reading you enjoy our IDE and CI/CD integrations and considering us your swiss army knife! On the SSO integration, do you mind sending us a chat/email? Let's see if we can enable this for you.

Verified User in Printing
AP
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Aikido Security?

Aikido is very easy to implement, in less then 10 minutes we had our first report.

The reports are very to the point while mentioning all the necessary information so our devs can easily plan and update the system.

We contacted support for one minor issue and got a reply in less then 4hours.

Today we use Aikido at least once a week to check if there are any new improvements to be made. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Aikido Security?

Price is higher then I would like it to be. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Aikido Security solving and how is that benefiting you?

Scanning for security vulnerabilities for our online applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.