Secrets & Sensitive Data

depthfirst identifies credentials and sensitive data by understanding what each value does in your code and systems, validates which secrets are still live, and surfaces real exposures it can remediate.

Overview of depthfirst secrets detection showing credential identification, live validation, and remediation.
Uncover hidden credential exposures
  1. Backdoor finding with a request-to-endpoint-to-authentication-token flow and a supporting evidence trail.

    depthfirst identifies code paths where specific inputs return authentication tokens or privileged access. These exposures live inside business logic, not configuration files.

  2. Older secret finding with a live validation badge and the original commit date.

    depthfirst scans the full codebase and validates what is still functional. Credentials committed months or years ago that remain live are surfaced with validation status attached, giving your team visibility into long-standing exposures.

  3. PII detection finding showing sensitive data identified across codebase and connected data files.

    depthfirst finds personally identifiable information across your codebase and data files, connecting via API or ingesting files directly to surface sensitive data wherever it lives.

Backdoor finding with a request-to-endpoint-to-authentication-token flow and a supporting evidence trail.
How depthfirst handles secrets and sensitive data

Detect Credentials by Context

depthfirst analyzes how your code uses values, how they authenticate, and what access they unlock. It identifies credentials based on their role in the code, not patterns or predefined formats.

Secret detected via semantic analysis with annotated code context showing why it was flagged.

Validate Which Secrets Are Live

Every discovered credential is tested against the service it authenticates to. You see which secrets still work and which ones no longer matter, so your team focuses on real exposures that require action.

Findings list showing live versus inactive validation status on each secret.

Scan Beyond Your Codebase

depthfirst analyzes your entire codebase including historical commits, and extends to data files and connected systems via API to surface PII and sensitive data wherever it lives.

Repository scan results showing secrets found across source files, config, and connected systems.
Designed for flexibility
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CI/CD integration

PR scans run in your existing pipeline, flagging new secrets before they reach production.

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Source code native

Findings surface as PR comments with one click to view full context and remediation steps.

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Deep + PR scans

Deep scans cover the full repo and PR scans catch what is being introduced, all in one tool.

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Rotation context

Each finding shows where the secret is used across your codebase, so your team rotates it safely.