Define how software is built securely in the age of AI

Build secure, resilient AI-driven software. Secure Code Warrior makes it possible at every commit.

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Our vision

Setting the direction for secure software in an AI-driven world

Software development has changed. Code is no longer written only by developers — it’s generated, suggested, and accelerated by AI tools and agents as part of a new, powerful and too often hidden tech stack. This shift increases speed, but also introduces unacceptable new risks that traditional approaches weren’t built to handle. Secure Code Warrior works with enterprises globally to ensure software remains secure and aligned to organizational standards, no matter how it is created.

2015
Why now

Software development has been transformed by AI. Security must evolve with it.

AI-assisted development increases speed, scale, and complexity. Traditional security programs can’t keep up. A new approach is required. Security leaders must act now to bring AI visibility, accountability, and developer capability into how software is built.

Organizations now face:
Limited visibility into how code is created
Increased volume of changes entering production
Inconsistent secure coding practices
A widening gap between development speed and security
What we do

Secure, high-quality code — every time, no matter the source

Secure Code Warrior reduces risk where it matters most: at the point of code creation. Security becomes part of how software is built, rather than an expensive, time-consuming afterthought.

We do this by:
AI Governance
Strengthening secure coding capability across teams
Enabling developers to work safely with AI-assisted tools
Providing visibility into how code is created and reviewed
Helping organizations measure and improve outcomes over time
Proven at enterprise scale

Secure Code Warrior is trusted by global organizations to improve software security outcomes

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*In progress
reduction in introduced vulnerabilities
53%+
reduction in MTTR
82%+
cost savings
6-figure+

Our latest content

Blog
October 27, 2021
How to convince your boss to invest in secure coding training

Effectively learning about secure coding and retaining that knowledge can make it seem like it’s inherently difficult, but with the right tools and culture, it doesn't have to be. However, it’s not always easy to convince stakeholders and superiors to invest in the right kind of training. Here are some handy tips to help you gain their allegiance.

Blog
October 19, 2021
Incentivizing developers is the key to better security practices

Professional developers want to embrace DevSecOps and write secure code, but their organizations need to support this seachange if they want that effort to grow.

Blog
October 18, 2021
Experience the impact of the Path Traversal Vulnerability to blame for the recent Apache woes

At the beginning of October, Apache released version 2.4.49 to fix a Path Traversal and Remote Code Execution vulnerability and then 2.4.50 to address the fact that the fix was incomplete. We’ve built a mission to demonstrate the risks in a real-life environment. Try it out now.

Blog
October 14, 2021
Warrior Insider: Nelnet - Nurture your security champions and create a culture of secure development from within

Micha Martinez is a Cybersecurity Analyst and Cinematographer at Nelnet. When tasked with creating a training program for developers around secure coding, he took on creative ways to engage his team. We were so impressed with how he runs his secure code training program that we sat down with him to learn more.

Blog
October 5, 2021
OWASP’s 2021 list shuffle: A new battle plan and primary foe

Injection attacks, the infamous king of vulnerabilities (by category), have lost the top spot to broken access control as the worst of the worst, and developers need to take notice.

Blog
September 23, 2021
Elevated security intelligence: Guided courses helping developers get NIST-ready

Developers are among those who are most up close and personal with code, in addition to security configurations and access control. Their security skills must be nurtured, and to achieve the high standards as outlined by NIST, a hands-on course structure might just be the efficient way to tackle it, especially with large development cohorts.

Blog
August 30, 2021
When good microwaves go bad: Why embedded systems security is the next boss battle for developers

Much like web-based software, APIs, and mobile devices, vulnerable code in embedded systems can be exploited if it is discovered in the wild by an attacker.

Blog
August 24, 2021
Secure development should be AppSec’s immune system

As an application security professional, it’s your job to ensure the cyber safety of your organization’s applications. You’re not, however, responsible for writing the code the application runs on. Engineers within the development team are. So how do you make sure that they’re developing those systems with security in mind?

Blog
August 19, 2021
Why end-to-end security is important for embedded systems

This article will cover an overview of securing the embedded systems. We will start from basic definition, then move to challenges in embedded security, some typical solutions, and what the missing puzzles are.

Blog
August 17, 2021
MISRA C 2012 vs MISRA C2 - How to make a switch

In this post, we will compare the MISRA C 2012 standard with C2, and guide you through the journey of switching to the new standard. We will explain why MISRA's compliance is necessary to build secure embedded systems.

Our evolution

From secure coding to governing AI-driven software

The key moments across product, growth, and market shifts that shaped how modern software is secured.

2015
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2018–2019
2020–2022
2023–2024
2025
2026
2015
Founding

Rethinking software security at the source

Secure Code Warrior is founded in Australia by Pieter Danhieux, Fatemah Beydoun, Colin Wong, and Jaap Karan Singh on a simple belief:

  • Fixing vulnerabilities after code is written doesn’t scale.

From day one, the focus was clear: Improve how developers write code to reduce risk at the source.

2017
Sensei Aquisition

Embedding security into developer workflows

After securing four major Australian banks, Secure Code Warrior expands into the US and Europe. The acquisition of Sensei Security, and the addition of founders Matias Madou and Nathan Desmet, mark a turning point. Security moves beyond training into hands-on, in-workflow learning embedded directly in how code is written.

2018–2019
Series A & B + Tier 1 customers

Enterprise adoption validates the model

With Series A and B funding, Secure Code Warrior scales globally across industries.

  • Developer-driven security can scale, delivering measurable impact.
2020–2022
Series C + acquisition + ecosystem expansion

From training to Benchmark your security program

Secure Code Warrior raises Series C, acquires Adversary, and grows to 450+ global customers.Partnerships with GitHub, GitLab, Contrast Security, and Synopsys embed the platform across the development ecosystem. Customers achieve consistent reductions in vulnerabilities introduced during development — shifting security from detection to prevention.

2023–2024
Market shift + platform evolution

AI reshapes software development

The rise of ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot transforms how code is created.Software is no longer written solely by developers, it’s generated, assisted, and accelerated by AI. As adoption grows, organizations face reduced visibility, increased velocity, and new classes of risk, driving the need for greater insight into how code is created.

2025
Category shift

The governance gap becomes unavoidable

At scale, organizations can no longer answer critical questions:

  • Who - or what - is writing code?
  • Does it meet security standards?
  • Are developers equipped to evaluate it?

Traditional approaches can’t keep up. A new challenge emerges: governing software development in an AI-driven world.

2026
Product innovation — Trust Agent:AI

Defining the next standard for secure software

Secure Code Warrior introduces Trust Agent:AI, extending the platform to bring visibility and accountability into AI-driven development. Organizations can now understand how code is created, align development to risk thresholds, and strengthen developer capability in real time.

Our team

Our leadership team brings deep experience across software development, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology

We believe the future of software security depends on empowering developers — not slowing them down.


Leadership

Pieter Danhieux
Chief Executive Officer, Chairman, and Co-Founder
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Matias Madou, Ph.D.
Chief Technology Officer, Director, and Co-Founder
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Fatemah Beydoun
Chief Customer Officer, and Co-Founder
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Steven Hollins
President
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Jim Stuebner
Chief Financial Officer
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Deborah McGinn
Chief Marketing Officer
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Alex Bullen
Chief Product and Technology Officer
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Board of Directors

Pieter Danhieux
Chief Executive Officer, Chairman, and Co-Founder
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Matias Madou, Ph.D.
Chief Technology Officer, Director, and Co-Founder
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Jim Pflaging
Non-Executive Director
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David Campbell
Investment Director
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Mourad Yesayan
Investment Director
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James Cameron
Board Observer
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Tom Clute
Board Observer
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Leo Casusol
Board Observer
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Nanhi Singh
Board Observer
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AI didn’t just accelerate software development — it changed how it must be secured.

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We're at one of the most important intersections in tech right now — where AI, software development, and security collide. The problems are real. The impact is measurable. And the team is one you'll actually want to work with.

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Govern AI-driven development
before it ships

See where AI tools generate code, correlate commits with risk signals, and maintain visibility across your AI software supply chain.

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