Developers are the primary gatekeepers of modern software systems. Their actions—whether human or AI-assisted—directly influence security outcomes across the software development lifecycle. By proactively managing developer security posture, organizations can minimize risks, enforce governance, and build a robust software development process with security at its core.
Developer Security Posture Management is the first system of record linking scan results to developer identity and AI activity, complementing and strengthening ASPM and CNAPP with developer-aware security. Developer Security Posture Management enables organizations to:
Trace scan results and vulnerabilities to specific developers and AI agents
Govern developer and CI/CD tool usage across environments
Monitor security risks introduced by developer actions
Maintain audit-ready records tied to developer identity and actions
Developer risk emerges when vulnerabilities are introduced without clear visibility into who made a change, what action occurred, or how risk entered the codebase.
Without developer-aware visibility, organizations remain exposed to insider threats, unapproved tools, insecure AI usage, and vulnerabilities with no clear owner.
Insider threats—whether through compromised credentials or misuse of access—can lead to stolen code, introduced vulnerabilities, or unauthorized data exposure when developer actions cannot be clearly attributed.
Shadow IT introduces similar risk. Unapproved tools and environments bypass established controls, creating blind spots across the SDLC and expanding the attack surface without clear visibility or ownership.
Risky developer actions, such as integrating unverified dependencies, using insecure AI-generated code, or neglecting secure development practices, further increase exposure. These actions can result in leaked secrets or sensitive data—such as API keys or credentials—being embedded in source code or exposed in repositories.
Developer Security Posture Management addresses these challenges by linking security risks directly to developer identity and actions. By creating a historical record of coding events across the SDLC, organizations gain the context needed to identify root cause, triage incidents faster, and route remediation to the right owners.
Real-world incidents continue to demonstrate the impact of unmanaged developer actions and limited visibility into developer security posture—reinforcing the need for Developer Security Posture Management as part of a broader security strategy:
Insider Threats and Identity Mismanagement, Uber Breach (2022): A hacker gained access to Uber’s internal systems by exploiting compromised developer credentials. The breach resulted in the theft of sensitive data, including user and driver information. The attack highlighted the dangers of inadequate identity and access management practices within development environments.
AI Code Vulnerabilities, GitHub Copilot Security Flaw (2024): Researchers discovered that code generated by GitHub’s Copilot AI tool occasionally suggested insecure code snippets, including vulnerable functions prone to SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS) if your existing codebase contains security issues.
Archipelo supports Developer Security Posture Management by creating a historical record of coding events across the SDLC tied to developer identity and actions—embedding security into every stage of development. Archipelo integrates seamlessly with existing ASPM and CNAPP tools, strengthening security programs with developer-aware visibility, attribution, and accountability.
Key Capabilities
Developer Vulnerability Attribution
Trace CVE scan results to the developers and AI agents who introduced them.Automated Developer & CI/CD Tool Governance
Scan developer and CI/CD tools to verify tool inventory and mitigate shadow IT risks.AI Code Usage & Risk Monitor
Monitor AI code tool usage to ensure secure and responsible software development.Developer Security Posture
Monitor security risks of developer actions and generate insights into individual and team security posture.
Ignoring developer security posture creates continual risk across the SDLC—from ungoverned tools and insecure AI usage to vulnerabilities with no clear owner.
Developer Security Posture Management makes developers observable—human and AI—so organizations can address root cause, not just patch symptoms.
The Archipelo Developer Posture Management provides the visibility, monitoring, and compliance enforcement needed to safeguard your software development lifecycle and build a culture of secure development while improving your overall application security posture.
Contact us to learn how Archipelo can help you build a secure development culture.