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ASPM vs release-evidence verification

ASPM helps security teams determine what to investigate and remediate. GoSentrix determines whether the evidence satisfies customer-defined policy for a consequential release decision.

QuestionASPMGoSentrix
Primary jobAggregate and prioritize findingsQualify evidence for release decisions
Core questionWhat should we investigate and fix?Does the evidence satisfy policy for this release?
InputScanner output, agent claims, runtime signalsQualified evidence from existing tools
OutputPrioritized findings, risk scores, remediation statusProceed, Stop, Escalate, Require authorization
Policy roleMay apply policy for triage or thresholdsEvaluates against versioned customer-defined policy
Decision basisSeverity, confidence, impactEvidence strength, freshness, corroboration
What is preservedFinding state and ticket historyEvidence, policy version, and reasoning

How they work together

ASPM tools are valuable inputs to GoSentrix. They aggregate findings, reduce noise, and help teams manage remediation. GoSentrix takes the outputs of ASPM and other tools and asks a different question: is the evidence strong enough to support a release decision?

ASPM helps determine what to investigate. GoSentrix determines whether the investigation produced enough evidence for the decision at hand.

What GoSentrix does not claim

  • GoSentrix does not replace ASPM, scanners, or runtime tools.
  • GoSentrix does not produce findings of its own.
  • GoSentrix does not set the organization's risk appetite.
  • GoSentrix does not guarantee incident prevention or cost reduction.

Frequently asked questions

Is GoSentrix an ASPM alternative?

No. GoSentrix is a complementary layer. It consumes outputs from ASPM, scanners, and other tools and evaluates whether the evidence satisfies policy for a release decision. ASPM helps determine what to fix; GoSentrix helps determine whether the fix is supported by enough evidence.

Do I need ASPM before I use GoSentrix?

Not necessarily, but ASPM can be a valuable input. GoSentrix needs evidence from existing tools. The richer and better-corroborated that evidence, the stronger the verification.

Can GoSentrix replace my scanner or ASPM?

No. GoSentrix does not produce findings or aggregate posture. It qualifies evidence and evaluates it against policy. Scanners and ASPM remain the sources of the signals it verifies.

When should I use both?

Use ASPM to manage your application security posture and prioritize remediation work. Use GoSentrix when a release decision depends on whether the evidence for a change satisfies your policy.

Explore release-evidence verification.

See how GoSentrix qualifies evidence from your existing tools and evaluates it against your policy.