Receiving recognition from one leading analyst firm is a notable achievement. When two firms acknowledge your leadership, it clearly establishes a consistent pattern of market dominance. Following its designation as an Overall Leader in the KuppingerCole 2025 Leadership Compass for API Security, Salt Security has achieved the highest rating in the 2025 EMA PRISM Report for API Security. The IT research firm Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) evaluated 20 API security vendors and awarded Salt Security a perfect Platinum score in all four categories: Overall Ranking, Product and Functionality, Integrations and Operability, and Strength and Maturity. This unanimous recognition underscores the robustness of our platform, our strategic vision, and our dedication to our customers.
Deconstructing the Platinum Sweep: The PRISM Framework
The EMA PRISM offers a structured framework for evaluating vendors. Salt Security achieved a perfect score by excelling in all areas of EMA’s assessment. Here’s what our Platinum ratings mean:
Platinum for Product and Functionality
This category measures the core features of the solution. EMA’s analysis describes the Salt Security API Protection Platform as a "strong and mature offering" with a "blend of user-friendly design and powerful features." The report highlights our key capabilities, including Comprehensive API Discovery, Real-Time Behavioral Analysis, and Automated Threat Detection, along with our unique Strength of Full API Lifecycle Coverage (Shift-Left & Shield-Right).
Platinum for Integrations and Operability
This category considers ease of use and compatibility with existing environments. The report notes that Salt "excels in integrations and operability, creating a seamless experience." EMA praises our platform’s "easy deployment and user-friendly management" and its ability to integrate into "existing infrastructure without major reconfiguration."
Platinum for Strength and Maturity
This category assesses a vendor’s vision, reputation, and customer value. EMA’s evaluation positions Salt as a "market leader" with "unmatched expertise" and a "clear strategy and vision." Importantly for any business, the report confirms our platform provides "quick ROI."
The Analyst Verdict
Consistently endorsed by leading analyst firms such as EMA and KuppingerCole, Salt Security receives a strong endorsement. EMA’s report describes Salt Security as a "trusted partner in navigating the complexities of API security" and as "a staple for organizations that prioritize API security." When industry experts concur, the decision becomes clear.
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