Insights from experts shaping secure development

The idea of bringing preventive security to legacy code and systems at the same time as newer applications can seem daunting, but a Secure-by-Design approach, enforced by upskilling developers, can apply security best practices to those systems. It’s the best chance many organizations have of improving their security postures.

The growing focus on secure code and Secure-by-Design principles requires developers to be trained in cybersecurity from the start of the SDLC, with tools like Secure Code Warrior’s Trust Score helping measure and improve their progress.

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.

The OWASP Foundation has been a guiding light for security professionals and enthusiasts alike, providing critical, practical advice on the most insidious software vulnerabilities across a plethora of categories and platforms. It has been the first major update since 2021 to the flagship OWASP Top 10 Web Vulnerabilities, and in that time, the industry has been rocked by a stampede of AI technology, tools, and code, each creating a dichotomy of security efficiency and risk for both cybersecurity and software engineering professionals.

The bottom line: AI tools are not safe for enterprise use unless the code output is reviewed and implemented by a security-proficient human. 30% of security experts admit that they don't trust(link is external) the accuracy of code generated by AI itself. That's why security leaders must prioritize the education and upskilling of developer teams, to ensure they have the necessary skills and capabilities to mitigate AI-assisted code vulnerabilities as early as possible. This will lead to the cultivation of a "security first" team culture and safer AI use.

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AI is writing code. Who’s governing it? With up to 50% of AI-generated code containing security weaknesses, managing AI risk is critical. Discover how SCW's Trust Agent: AI provides the real-time visibility, proactive governance, and targeted upskilling needed to scale AI-driven development securely.

OpenText Application Security and Secure Code Warrior combine vulnerability detection with AI Software Governance and developer capability. Together, they help organizations reduce risk, strengthen secure coding practices, and confidently adopt AI-driven development.

Secure Code Warrior is an AI Software Governance platform designed to enable organizations to safely adopt AI-driven development by bridging the gap between development velocity and enterprise security. The platform addresses the "Visibility Gap," where security teams often lack insights into shadow AI coding tools and the origins of production code.