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#52 · Introducing "Software" in inventory: Differentiate self-hosted third-party services

In each API service, you can now view the "Software" line, which helps you answer the question, "What are my self-hosted third-party services?" This enhancement marks the beginning of our journey towards supporting third-party services within the Escape platform.

Why

The inclusion of "Software" in our API inventory addresses a critical need: the ability to differentiate between first-party and third-party APIs. This distinction is crucial for various operational and security processes.

For instance, you can now choose to disable security scans on these self-hosted third-party services, focusing on what's most relevant to your unique setups.

Getting started

To get started, navigate to your API inventory and select a particular API service. You'll be able to view the associated software, such as this example API service for managing Rancher resources:

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Some examples of software that can be listed include popular tools and platforms like:

  • MongoDB
  • PostgreSQL
  • Ghost
  • MySQL
  • Rancher
  • Portainer
  • Gluu Server
  • LemonLDAP
  • WireGuard
  • OpenVPN
  • ownCloud

…and many more.

Additionally, when you export your API inventory in CSV format, you'll be able to visualize all your associated self-hosted third-party services under the wellKnownService column, enabling simplified analysis. Give it a try!