Where does ScanDog scan for secrets?

ScanDog scans commits, pull requests, repositories, container images, and relevant logs or build artifacts. Pre-commit hooks and CI checks prevent new leaks from shipping.

How does ScanDog reduce noise in secret detection?

We combine entropy checks with provider-specific patterns and optional API validation to confirm validity, scope, and usage. Non-actionable matches are deprioritized.

Can ScanDog rotate or revoke exposed credentials automatically?

Yes. ScanDog provides automated playbooks and provider integrations to revoke or rotate compromised tokens, then documents the actions taken for auditability.

How are incidents routed to the right owners?

ScanDog uses code ownership signals (e.g., CODEOWNERS, repo metadata) to route findings to the responsible team, opening tickets in Jira or Linear and notifying via Slack or Teams.

What providers are supported?

Common cloud and SaaS providers such as AWS, GCP, Azure, GitHub, GitLab, Stripe, Slack, and more. Custom detectors can be added for internal tokens.

Connect your Git provider, enable pre-commit/CI scanning, and configure automatic revocation workflows for your most critical providers.

Next Generation Secret Scanning, Protect Credentials Before They Leak

Why Secret Scanning matters and how ScanDog overcomes it's limitations

What Is Secret Scanning?

Secret scanning is the practice of detecting sensitive data such as API keys, encryption keys, database credentials, or tokens accidentally stored in source code, config files, or images. Attackers actively hunt for exposed secrets in public and private repositories because a single leaked key can lead to a full system compromise.

Exposed API Keys

Finds hardcoded API keys in code, configs, or repos that attackers could exploit to access services.

Leaked Cloud Credentials

Detects AWS, GCP, or Azure tokens that can be abused to provision resources or steal data.

Database Connection Strings

Identifies credentials or connection URIs that expose sensitive databases to unauthorized access.

SSH Keys & Certificates

Catches private SSH keys or TLS certificates mistakenly committed to repositories.

Third-Party Service Tokens

Surfaces tokens for payment processors, messaging apps, or SaaS tools that could allow account hijacking or fraud.

Hardcoded Passwords

Flags plaintext passwords hidden in source code, scripts, or configuration files.

Why Secret Scanning Matters for Application Security

Secrets like API keys, cloud tokens, and credentials are the fastest way for attackers to breach an application. Secret scanning matters because it prevents these hidden exposures from slipping into code, repos, or builds protecting your systems before they're compromised.

Prevent Credential Leaks

Secrets like API keys and passwords are a top target for attackers scanning code repositories.

Protect Cloud Infrastructure

Exposed cloud tokens (AWS, GCP, Azure) can allow attackers to provision resources or steal data.

Stop Supply Chain Breaches

A leaked secret in one dependency or repo can compromise entire applications.

Maintain Compliance

Secret detection is required for many frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS).

Reduce Incident Costs

Breaches from leaked secrets are costly and fast-moving scanning prevents exposure before attackers exploit them.

Support Developer Hygiene

Automated secret scanning enforces secure coding practices without manual checks.

Limitations of Using Secret Scanning Alone

High False Positives
Regex-only scanners often flag benign strings, creating alert fatigue.
Limited Context
Tools report leaked keys but don't clarify where or how they're used.
No Prioritization
All detected secrets are treated the same, regardless of risk or exposure.
Fragmented Coverage
Many tools only scan GitHub or only CI/CD, missing containers, IaC, and binary files.
Remediation Burden
Developers are left with raw alerts and no clear rotation or fix path.

Make Secret Scanning Work for You

Secret scanning is critical, but only if it's accurate, contextual, and tied to remediation. ScanDog transforms secret scanning from noisy alerts into actionable, developer-friendly fixes so you protect sensitive data, maintain compliance, and secure your applications at every stage of the lifecycle.

Scanner Deployment Tool

• Deploy secret scanning instantly across repositories
• Automatic tracking of every commit and build
• Pipeline and registry integration
• Zero setup overhead required

Unified AppSec Integration

• Combine secret scanning with SAST and SCA
• Integrate with IaC and container security
• Eliminate security silos
• Map secrets to infrastructure risks