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Aikido Security - Enterprise Compatibility Evaluation
Tool Overview
Name: Aikido Security Website: https://aikido.dev Category: AI-Powered Security Platform (Pentesting, Code/Cloud Security) Date Evaluated: 2026-02-02
Privacy & Enterprise Use
Commercial/Enterprise Use Permission
Status: ✅ APPROVED FOR ENTERPRISE USE
Key Findings:
- Positions as "developer-first" security tool
- Well-funded startup (recent funding rounds)
- Enterprise-focused features available
- Designed for commercial use with SaaS and on-prem options
Model Training on User Data
Status: ✅ LIKELY SAFE (NO PUBLIC INDICATION OF TRAINING)
Key Findings:
- No public statements indicating customer code used for training
- GDPR compliant by design (EU regulations require disclosure)
- Trust Center emphasizes privacy
- Based on industry standards: AI likely trained on public vulnerability data, NOT private customer code
Data Processing:
- Scans source code and cloud configurations
- Uses AI-driven pentesting and simulation
- Static analysis and AI agent testing
- Results stored securely per customer account
GDPR Compliance:
- Any use of customer data for training MUST be disclosed under GDPR
- Absence of such disclosure suggests no training usage
- Privacy Officer listed for concerns
- Data protection by design philosophy
Data Retention Policies
Status: ⚠️ NOT PUBLICLY SPECIFIED
Key Findings:
- Retention period not publicly disclosed
- Enterprise customers can likely negotiate terms
- Scan results and findings stored for dashboard access
- Likely follows industry standard retention (6-12 months)
Data Sharing Practices
Status: ✅ NO EXTERNAL SHARING (ASSUMED)
Third-Party Sharing:
- Customer data segregated per account
- No indication of external sharing
- GDPR compliance requires strict data handling
- Privacy Policy states they don't sell data
- Data shared only with third parties needed to deliver services
Infrastructure:
- Multi-region hosting available
- On-premise options for sensitive organizations
- Private cloud deployments possible
IP & Confidentiality Concerns
Status: ✅ STRONG PROTECTIONS (ASSUMED)
Intellectual Property:
- You own your code and vulnerability findings
- Aikido provides scanning and pentest results
- No IP claims on customer code
- Reports and findings belong to customer
Confidentiality:
- GDPR-centric privacy approach
- SOC 2 compliance likely in progress (newer company)
- Designed for enterprise pentesting (inherently sensitive)
Pricing & Plans
Pricing Model
Structure: Tiered subscription (public pricing not fully disclosed)
Known Tiers:
- Free: For students and open-source projects
- Paid Plans: Per-app or platform subscription
- Enterprise: Custom pricing with advanced features
Features
Free Tier:
- Students get Aikido free
- Open-source project support
Enterprise Features:
- AI-powered pentesting agents
- Code and cloud security scanning
- Continuous monitoring
- Integration with CI/CD
- SSO and role-based access
Usage Limits
- Free tier: Limited scans/apps
- Paid tiers: Based on number of apps or scan frequency
- Enterprise: Likely unlimited or high limits
Enterprise Compatibility Assessment
Strengths ✅
- GDPR compliant by design (privacy-first approach)
- No indication of training on customer code
- AI pentesting with developer-friendly UX
- Privacy Officer available for concerns
- On-premise deployment options
- Multi-region hosting
- Modern, well-funded platform
Concerns ⚠️
- Newer company - less track record than established players
- Limited public documentation on data handling specifics
- SOC 2 compliance status unclear (likely in progress)
- Retention policies not transparent
- Requires verification of privacy claims
Recommendations
✅ PROVISIONALLY APPROVED WITH VERIFICATION
Action Required BEFORE Use:
- Request written confirmation: No customer code used for training
- Verify SOC 2 status: Check current compliance certifications
- Clarify data retention: Get specific retention policies in writing
- Review DPA: Ensure Data Processing Agreement covers all concerns
- Consider on-prem: For highly sensitive codebases
Best For:
- Organizations wanting modern AI-powered security testing
- Teams using continuous pentesting
- Companies comfortable with newer vendors (after verification)
- Cloud-native applications
Not Ideal For (without verification):
- Highly regulated industries requiring established vendors
- Organizations with strict "proven track record" requirements
- Companies unable to get written privacy guarantees
For Hack Days:
- ⚠️ Use with caution - requires connecting to code repository
- Should get written confirmation of privacy policies first
- Consider using on non-sensitive code first
- Alternative: Use established tools (Snyk) if time-constrained
Comparison to Alternatives
- Snyk: More established, explicit "no training" policy, broader adoption
- Escape AI: Similar AI pentesting, also newer company
- Traditional SAST/DAST: More established but less AI-native
Sources & References
- ChatGPT Evaluation Report - Aikido Security analysis
- Aikido Website: https://aikido.dev
- Trust Center: Mentioned GDPR compliance
- Privacy Policy: States no data selling, GDPR focused
Notes
- Last Updated: 2026-02-02
- Evaluator: Claude Code based on ChatGPT findings
- Key Finding: Aikido appears safe based on GDPR compliance and lack of training disclosures, but requires verification due to limited public documentation
- Status: Newer player with strong privacy stance, but needs written confirmation before enterprise use
⚠️ VERIFICATION CHECKLIST
Before using Aikido Security, obtain written confirmation of:
- No customer code used for AI model training
- Specific data retention periods
- SOC 2 Type II certification status
- Data Processing Agreement (DPA) terms
- On-premise deployment options (if needed)
- Incident response and breach notification procedures
Recommendation: For hack days, use established tools (Snyk) unless Aikido verification can be completed quickly. For production use, complete full verification process.