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
May 21, 2020
COBOL Application Development Security | Secure Code Warrior

Legacy COBOL, although an older computer language, is still effective to this day. Learn more about COBOL secure application development from Secure Code Warrior.

Blog
May 18, 2020
Coders Conquer Security Infrastructure as Code Series: Plaintext Storage of Passwords

The key to most computer security these days involves passwords. Even if other security methods are employed, like two-factor authentication or biometrics, most organizations still employ password-based security as one element of their protection.

Blog
May 15, 2020
Webinar: Are you ready to put the "Sec" in DevOps?

We must get to a stage where security is seen as a shared responsibility across the entire organization, and throughout the SDLC. This is certainly possible when you commit to a fully-fledged, highly supportive DevSecOps environment.

Blog
May 11, 2020
Coders Conquer Security Infrastructure as Code Series: Missing Function Level Access Control

Without infrastructure-level access control in perfect order, it opens up an entire enterprise to attackers, who can use that vulnerability as their gateway for either unauthorized snooping or a full attack.

Blog
May 4, 2020
Coders Conquer Security Infrastructure as Code Series: Disabled Security Features

Attackers will always attempt to find easily exploitable vulnerabilities first and may even use a script to run through common weaknesses. It's not unlike a thief checking all the cars on a street to see if any doors are unlocked, which is a lot easier than smashing a window.

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April 17, 2020
Turning boring PCI-DSS compliance into a meaningful exercise for everybody: Part 2 - CISOs and developer awareness

This is part 2 of a mini-series on PCI-DSS compliance within an organization. In this final chapter, we detail how CTOs and CISOs can lead from the top in reducing cyber risk and making the process seamless, successful... and maybe a little fun for developers.

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April 16, 2020
Turning boring PCI-DSS compliance into a meaningful exercise for everybody: Part 1 - AppSec

This is part 1 of a two-part series on successful PCI-DSS compliance within an organization. In this chapter, we detail how AppSec specialists can work closely with development managers to empower developers, strengthen the SSDLC and get specific outcomes from general legislation.

Blog
April 6, 2020
The future of cybersecurity: What WON'T be happening in the year to come

In our industry, many security experts have started predicting the hot-button issues for the year, but with more than five billion sensitive data records stolen in 2019, we figured it would be more accurate to predict what won't be happening in cybersecurity in the foreseeable future.

Blog
March 25, 2020
Shifting left is not enough: Why starting left is your key to software security excellence

Much of the initiative around "shifting left", that is, introducing security much earlier in the development process, simply doesnt move the needle far enough.

Blog
March 5, 2020
DevSecOps in DACH: Key findings from secure coding pilot programs

With the advent of GDPR, as well as a revised strategy following a multi-stage attack that exposed the sensitive data of many public figures - as well as servers in the German federal government - it is clear that cybersecurity awareness and action are front-of-mind for leaders in the DACH region.

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
2017
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.

Careers

Do the best work of your career

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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