GitProtect, the leading DevOps backup and disaster recovery software, has been officially recognized in the Cyberhive Matrix. Initiated and managed by the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO), this inclusion strongly validates GitProtect’s position as a world-class security solution, proven to effectively protect critical source code, repositories, and metadata across DevOps environments.
As cyber threats targeting the software supply chain continue to escalate globally, this recognition serves as a powerful market signal: robust DevOps backup is no longer optional – it is a cornerstone of modern digital resilience.
The Hard Data: Why DevOps Security Can No Longer Be Ignored
The urgency of securing developer environments is underscored by GitProtect’s DevOps Threats Unwrapped 2026 report, which paints a sobering picture of the risks organizations faced over the past year:
- Massive Operational Impact: In 2025, major DevOps platforms recorded a total of 607 incidents, marking a 21% year-over-year increase from 502 in 2024. More alarmingly, the cumulative disruption time nearly doubled, surging by 95% from 4,755 hours to a staggering 9,255 hours.
- Escalating Severity: Year-over-year analysis reveals a 69% increase in critical and major incidents (high-severity events, resulting in partial or total service unavailability) compared to 2024.
- The Vulnerability Influx: Major platforms patched a total of 236 vulnerabilities in 2025. Crucially, 59% of these were rated critical or high severity, meaning nearly 3 in 5 vulnerabilities could be exploited for unauthorized data access, privilege escalation, or system compromise.
- The Rise of AI Risks: The report identified 68 AI-related issues in 2025. Notably, these threats are accelerating, with 43% growth in the second half of the year (40 cases in H2 vs. 28 in H1).
The Cyberhive Matrix: Independent Validation for European Cybersecurity Excellence
The alarming surge in downtime and critical vulnerabilities places immense pressure on modern enterprises. With DevOps environments actively targeted, implementing robust cybersecurity and automated backup is no longer just a technical checkbox – it is a condition for business survival.
The Cyberhive Matrix, a dedicated initiative by the non-profit European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO), was created to cut through the marketing noise and support end-users and investors in evaluating actual capabilities. The matrix is an evolving, community-driven framework. Developed in close collaboration with industry experts, it constantly adapts to reflect the real-world challenges of the threat landscape, using transparent criteria based on Cyberhive ecosystem data and open-source intelligence.
In its comprehensive assessment, the report analyzes critical technical aspects alongside the extent to which each solution aligns with rigorous European standards. Specifically, the evaluation examines how effectively a solution meets European legal and regulatory requirements, such as GDPR, and assesses its compliance with local standards. Furthermore, it verifies whether the provider maintains a dedicated technological and operational infrastructure within Europe. GitProtect’s recognition highlights the platform’s strong alignment with these stringent parameters.
“Being recognized in The Cyberhive Matrix by ECSO is a definitive validation that GitProtect delivers world-class security for a company’s most vital asset: its source code. Regulatory mandates such as NIS2 and DORA leave no doubt that DevOps backup is now a pillar of business continuity. However, we don’t believe organizations should have to choose between ironclad security and developer velocity. This independent recognition confirms that our focus on compliant, European data protection allows enterprises to secure their pipelines without slowing down their development teams,” says Lukasz Nowatkowski, Cybersecurity Advocate at GitProtect by Xopero Software.
About the company
GitProtect.io by Xopero Software is a world-class DevOps backup and disaster recovery platform protecting source code, metadata, and project management data within GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, and Jira. Trusted by enterprises worldwide, GitProtect ensures uninterrupted business continuity, robust ransomware protection, and strict compliance with global security regulations.
