What is HoundDog.ai?
HoundDog.ai is a lightweight, ultra-fast static code scanner that implements a proactive 'shift-left' strategy for PII leak prevention and privacy compliance. The AI-powered scanner detects vulnerabilities related to PII exposure in logs, files, cookies, tokens, and third-party systems. It also tracks data flows, ensures data processing agreement adherence, and automates compliance tasks, such as generating Records of Processing Activities (RoPA).
Key Features:
PII Leak Detection 🛡️
Flags code logic that handles sensitive data, such as PII, PIFI, and PHI, in plaintext.
Data Flow Visualization 🌐
Tracks and visualizes the flow of sensitive data across files and third-party applications.
compliance Automation📝
Automates the generation of RoPA and alerts for data processing agreement violations.
Speed and Integration 🚀
Scans millions of lines of code in under a minute and integrates seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines.
Enterprise Security ⛔
SOC-2 compliant, supports SSO, and offers standardized audit logs for SIEM integration.
Use Cases:
Development Teams: Quickly identify and fix PII leaks in code before deployment.
Privacy Teams: Automate RoPA generation and ensure data processing agreements are upheld.
Security Auditors: Gain a comprehensive view of data flows and compliance status.
Conclusion:
HoundDog.ai ensures your organization remains ahead of data breaches and compliance violations by integrating data security and privacy controls at the code level. With its AI-powered detection, real-time alerts, and seamless integration, HoundDog.ai is a must-have for proactive PII leak prevention and automated privacy compliance.
FAQs:
What programming languages does HoundDog.ai support?
HoundDog.ai supports Java, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Kotlin, Ruby, SQL, GraphQL, and OpenAPI / Swagger. Support for Go and other languages is coming soon.
Is private source code shared with HoundDog.ai, Inc?
No. The HoundDog.ai scanner runs locally or in your CI pipeline, ensuring your source code never leaves your environment. Metadata related to security findings can be sent to the HoundDog.ai cloud service, but this is optional.
Is there special pricing for security consultants or early-stage startups?
Yes, we offer special pricing for security consultants and early-stage startups. Contact us to learn more and get access to these discounts.





