Articles Tagged Dependency Scanning
All GeekWala articles tagged Dependency Scanning.
Software Composition Analysis Tools (2026)
Software composition analysis buyers evaluate a shortlist, not a single product. Here's a neutral, sourced comparison of 10 SCA tools — vulnerability detection, license compliance, and reachability — including where GeekWala fits and where it doesn't.
Dependency Scanning in GitLab CI and Jenkins
GitLab's built-in dependency scanning is locked behind the Ultimate tier. This guide shows how to build the same PR-gate-plus-scheduled-scan pattern in .gitlab-ci.yml and Jenkinsfile using OSV-Scanner — no license upgrade required.
Mend vs Flat-Rate EPSS + KEV Scanning
Mend bundles SCA, container, and license-compliance scanning with per-developer, contact-sales pricing built for large security teams. GeekWala is flat-rate dependency scanning with EPSS and CISA KEV on every finding. Here's an honest, feature-by-feature comparison.
OSV-Scanner vs EPSS Prioritization
OSV-Scanner and GeekWala read the same OSV.dev data, but only one of them scores exploitation probability. Here's how EPSS and CISA KEV change what a CLI table can't show you.
GeekWala vs Grype: Beyond CLI Scanning
Grype is one of the best CLI-based vulnerability scanners available, with genuine EPSS and CISA KEV support built in. But it's CLI-only. GeekWala serves teams that need a web UI, project history, and scheduled re-scans — not just CI/CD engineers who are comfortable with JSON output.
Slopsquatting: Auditing AI-Generated Deps
AI coding assistants generate dependencies as confidently as they generate code — but many suggestions are hallucinated, outdated, or unnecessary. This 4-step audit checklist catches slopsquatting and other AI-generated dependency risks before they reach production.
GeekWala vs Socket: CVE vs Behavioral Analysis
Socket.dev detects malicious packages through behavioral analysis. GeekWala prioritizes known vulnerabilities with EPSS and CISA KEV enrichment. These tools solve different problems — here's when to use each, and when to use both.
Supply Chain Attacks: What Scanners Catch in 2026
Dependency scanners catch known CVEs in legitimate packages. Supply chain attacks are different — malicious code injected by attackers who compromise maintainers or publish typosquatted packages. Here's what scanning covers and the defense layers you need for the rest.
Free Dependency Scanning Tools 2026 Guide
You don't need an enterprise budget to scan dependencies for vulnerabilities. This is the broadest survey: 7 free tools across every major language, including hosted options like GeekWala, Dependabot, and Trivy alongside CLI-native scanners.
Trivy Container Scan vs EPSS Enrichment
Trivy is a broad infrastructure scanner covering containers, Kubernetes, and IaC. GeekWala is a focused dependency scanner enriching every finding with EPSS exploit probability and CISA KEV status. Here's how the two tools actually detect and prioritize differently.
5 Ecosystem-Native Dependency Scanners Compared
Every ecosystem has a built-in vulnerability scanner. None of them tell you which CVEs are being exploited right now. We compared 5 ecosystem-native CLI scanners across advisory sources, exploitation signals, ecosystem coverage, and pricing.