Introducing PatchAhead: protection before the CVE exists
Why we built a pre-emptive patch layer for the software supply chain, and how it closes the exposure window attackers rely on.
The window nobody is watching
Modern software is mostly code you did not write. Open-source libraries, frameworks, and transitive dependencies make up the majority of a typical application. That is a remarkable accelerant for building, and a serious liability for defending.
Here is the problem. Traditional tooling can only tell you about a vulnerability after it becomes public. By the time a CVE is published, attackers have often had the same information for a while, and a vendor patch may still be days or weeks away. Then you still have to roll that patch out. The gap between "a flaw exists" and "you are protected" is where breaches happen.
A different order of operations
PatchAhead changes when each step happens:
- We hunt first. Our researchers and tooling continuously audit the exact dependency versions you run for issues that are not yet public.
- We protect first. When we find a flaw, you get a detection and a virtual patch before public disclosure or an official fix.
- We disclose responsibly. We coordinate with upstream maintainers in the background while you stay covered.
What you can do today
Bring the SBOM you already produce and we will map your exposure. No source access is required to start.
If that sounds useful, register your interest. We are onboarding a limited set of design partners.