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Description
Blacksmith is an advanced CI/CD optimization platform built to enhance the performance of GitHub Actions workflows. It provides a seamless, drop-in replacement for standard GitHub runners, allowing teams to improve speed and efficiency without modifying their existing pipelines. Powered by high-performance bare-metal hardware and NVMe storage, Blacksmith delivers faster build times, quicker Docker operations, and improved cache performance. The platform also offers deep observability tools, enabling developers to monitor pipelines, identify bottlenecks, and debug failures with ease. With features like instant microVM provisioning and unlimited concurrency, it eliminates waiting times and accelerates feedback loops. Blacksmith significantly reduces operational costs while improving deployment frequency and developer productivity. It is designed to help teams scale CI/CD workflows without increasing infrastructure complexity.
Description
For those utilizing GitHub Actions in their CI/CD processes and concerned about the security of their pipelines, the StepSecurity platform offers a robust solution. It allows for the implementation of network egress controls and enhances the security of CI/CD infrastructures specifically for GitHub Actions runners. By identifying potential CI/CD risks and detecting misconfigurations in GitHub Actions, users can safeguard their workflows. Additionally, the platform enables the standardization of CI/CD pipeline as code files through automated pull requests, streamlining the process. StepSecurity also provides runtime security measures to mitigate threats such as the SolarWinds and Codecov attacks by effectively blocking egress traffic using an allowlist approach. Users receive immediate, contextual insights into network and file events for all workflow executions, enabling better monitoring and response. The capability to control network egress traffic is refined through granular job-level and default cluster-wide policies, enhancing overall security. It is important to note that many GitHub Actions may lack proper maintenance, posing significant risks. While enterprises often opt to fork these Actions, the ongoing upkeep can be costly. By delegating the responsibilities of reviewing, forking, and maintaining these Actions to StepSecurity, businesses can achieve considerable reductions in risk while also saving valuable time and resources. This partnership not only enhances security but also allows teams to focus on innovation rather than on managing outdated tools.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
Yes
Integrations
Docker
Yes
GitHub
Yes
Node.js
Yes
Android
Yes
Codecov
No
Datadog
No
Git
No
GitHub Actions
Yes
Google Cloud Platform
No
Kubernetes
No
Integrations
Docker
Yes
GitHub
Yes
Node.js
Yes
Android
No
Codecov
Yes
Datadog
Yes
Git
Yes
GitHub Actions
No
Google Cloud Platform
Yes
Kubernetes
Yes
Pricing Details
$0.004 per GHz per hour
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$1,600 per month
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Blacksmith.sh
Country
United States
Website
www.blacksmith.sh/
Vendor Details
Company Name
StepSecurity
Country
United States
Website
www.stepsecurity.io
Product Features
DevOps
Approval Workflow
No
Dashboard
No
KPIs
No
Policy Management
No
Portfolio Management
No
Prioritization
No
Release Management
No
Timeline Management
No
Troubleshooting Reports
No
Product Features
Application Security
Analytics / Reporting
No
Open Source Component Monitoring
No
Source Code Analysis
No
Third-Party Tools Integration
No
Training Resources
No
Vulnerability Detection
No
Vulnerability Remediation
No
Continuous Delivery
Application Lifecycle Management
No
Application Release Automation
No
Build Automation
No
Build Log
No
Change Management
No
Configuration Management
No
Continuous Deployment
No
Continuous Integration
No
Feature Toggles / Feature Flags
No
Quality Management
No
Testing Management
No
Continuous Integration
Build Log
No
Change Management
No
Configuration Management
No
Continuous Delivery
No
Continuous Deployment
No
Debugging
No
Permission Management
No
Quality Assurance Management
No
Testing Management
No