Secure Code Warrior Unveils Tool to Assess Developer Security Skills
Sydney, Wednesday, 24 July 2024.
Secure Code Warrior introduces SCW Trust Agent, an innovative solution that evaluates developers’ security competencies for each code commit. This industry-first tool enables organizations to adopt a Secure-by-Design approach, providing deeper insights into their software development security posture.
The Mechanics of SCW Trust Agent
SCW Trust Agent operates by connecting to Git-based repositories such as GitHub, GitLab, and Atlassian Bitbucket. By evaluating code commit metadata, it assesses developers’ secure coding skills in their respective programming languages. This tool provides comprehensive visibility and control across an organization’s entire code repository, analyzing each commit against developers’ secure code profiles. This allows organizations to strengthen their security posture, optimize development lifecycles, and scale developer-driven security practices[1].
Benefits of the Innovation
The introduction of SCW Trust Agent brings significant benefits to organizations aiming to enhance their cybersecurity frameworks. By ensuring that developers meet baseline security standards, the tool allows AppSec teams to focus on more sensitive security reviews, thereby accelerating project delivery speeds without compromising on security. Additionally, the SCW Trust Agent offers customizable security controls and provides actionable insights into the security posture of every commit across all code repositories[2].
Global Impact and Adoption
Secure Code Warrior, headquartered in Sydney, Boston, and London, has already made a substantial impact on the global stage with its innovative security solutions. Trusted by over 600 enterprises worldwide, the company’s offerings have significantly reduced software vulnerabilities by 53% and realized cost savings of up to $14 million through secure code practices. With the introduction of SCW Trust Agent, Secure Code Warrior aims to further enhance these metrics by providing deeper, more actionable insights into developer security competencies[3].
Supporting Quotes and Industry Validation
Pieter Danhieux, Co-founder and CEO of Secure Code Warrior, emphasized the value SCW Trust Agent brings to Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs): ‘At Secure Code Warrior, we are unlocking new value for CISOs by giving them an easy-to-deploy solution to measure the health of code commits and visibility into the hundreds of source code repositories in their organization.’ The tool has also received positive feedback from industry leaders like Alex Schuchman, CISO at Colgate-Palmolive, who noted the improved relationship between security teams and developers facilitated by Secure Code Warrior’s platform[4].
Conclusion
With the launch of SCW Trust Agent, Secure Code Warrior continues to lead the charge in developer-driven security. By providing a robust, scalable solution that assesses the security competencies of developers for each code commit, SCW Trust Agent empowers organizations to adopt a Secure-by-Design approach, thus enhancing the overall security and efficiency of their software development processes. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, innovations like these are crucial for maintaining robust cybersecurity frameworks.