Keep Your Agency’s Code Safe from Vulnerable and Malicious Packages

Socket is a next-generation cybersecurity company that helps public sector organizations secure their software supply chain against modern threats. As government agencies, educational institutions, and critical infrastructure providers increasingly rely on open source software to build and deliver digital services, the risk of vulnerable or malicious dependencies entering their environments has never been higher. Traditional security tools often focus only on known vulnerabilities, leaving blind spots that adversaries can exploit. Socket takes a more comprehensive and proactive approach.

Our platform continuously analyzes open source packages at the code and behavior level, not just metadata. This allows Socket to detect issues like hidden malware, typosquatting, suspicious install scripts, excessive permissions requests, or unexpected network activity before the software is ever deployed. By catching these risks early in the development process, public sector teams can prevent costly breaches, protect sensitive citizen data, and maintain compliance with federal and state cybersecurity mandates.

Socket is designed with developers in mind, making it easy to integrate into existing workflows and tools. This ensures that security does not slow down the delivery of mission-critical applications, while still providing strong guardrails against threats. For security teams, Socket provides full visibility through automatically generated SBOMs (Software Bills of Materials) and powerful search capabilities, enabling agencies to meet transparency requirements and respond quickly to emerging risks.

By helping agencies ship software faster and more securely, Socket supports broader public sector goals of improving digital services, reducing operational risk, and protecting national interests. Whether for federal, state, or local government programs, Socket ensures that the open source code powering public sector innovation remains trustworthy, resilient, and safe.