Insights from experts shaping secure development

Recently we interviewed some of the future leaders in the secure development or “DevSec” world and found their individual career paths into cybersecurity fascinating. For those of you out there wishing to become a security champion, jump into the elusive AppSec realm, or even just learn more about secure coding, here are the stories from three security professionals with a background in development, about how they got interested in security and the security lessons they wish every organization would follow.

Kamer van Koophandel shares how it embedded secure coding into everyday development through role-based certifications, Trust Score benchmarking, and a culture of shared security ownership.

See how Paysafe's partnership with Secure Code Warrior led to a 45% boost in developer productivity and a major reduction in code vulnerabilities.

DigitalOcean's use of Secure Code Warrior training has significantly reduced security debt, allowing teams to focus more on innovation and productivity. The improved security has strengthened their product quality and competitive edge. Looking ahead, the SCW Trust Score will help them further enhance security practices and continue driving innovation.

Secure Code Warrior research reveals AI-generated code introduces an average of 15 vulnerabilities per codebase.

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Secure Code Warrior introduced the SCW AI Trust Index, a living benchmark for AI coding security that grows with every new model, helping organizations understand and govern the security risks introduced by AI-generated code. Built on a methodology created with RMIT University, Australia, then extended by Secure Code Warrior, the research presents comprehensive benchmarks on how often leading LLMs produce insecure code, with material implications for every enterprise scaling AI-assisted development.

AI-generated code introduces 15 vulnerabilities on average per codebase, but the actual risk depends on framework pairing more than the model used.

The Secure-by-Design movement is the future of secure software development. Learn about the key elements companies need to keep in mind when they think about a Secure-by-Design initiative.

SCW Trust Agent gives you the tools you need to deliver secure code faster, ensuring developers have the knowledge and skills to implement security best practices in the specific programming language of their code commits.

Are you confident that every line of code committed is backed by a developer with the necessary secure coding skills? Many organizations face this critical gap, leading to preventable vulnerabilities and reduced development velocity. SCW Trust Agent offers unparalleled visibility across your code repositories, analyzing commits directly against developer security proficiency. With policy gates, Trust Agent enables you to apply governance at the commit level, with policies to ensure code contributors have the secure code knowledge you require for your business-critical applications. Download our one-pager today to learn how SCW Trust Agent can help you strengthen your security posture, optimize your development lifecycle, and significantly reduce vulnerabilities.