Developers are the custodians of modern software systems. Their actions—whether human or AI-assisted—directly influence security outcomes across the software development lifecycle. By managing developer posture effectively, organizations can reduce risks, establish governance, and create a security-first approach to software development.
Developer Security Posture Management is a forward-looking approach to governing developer actions, tools, and workflows by linking scan results to developer identity and actions across the SDLC. Developer Security Posture Management enables organizations to:
Trace vulnerabilities and scan results 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 face ongoing exposure from insider threats, unapproved tools, and insecure development practices.
Examples of common risks include:
Insider Threats: Malicious or unintentional insider activity can expose proprietary code, introduce vulnerabilities, or compromise sensitive data. Strong identity and behavior controls are critical in mitigating these threats.
Unauthorized Tools: Shadow IT practices, such as using unapproved tools, create blind spots in the development pipeline. Developer Posture Management ensures compliance with approved tools and environments.
Risky Behaviors: Actions like integrating insecure dependencies, mishandling sensitive data, or using flawed AI code generators often lead to security lapses. Effective monitoring systems highlight these risks for swift resolution.
Without robust posture management, such issues create exploitable vulnerabilities and make compliance increasingly difficult to achieve.
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 Threat and Identity Failures: Uber Breach (2022) Exploited developer credentials allowed hackers to access sensitive internal systems, exposing user data and demonstrating the consequences of poor identity and access controls.
AI-Generated Code Flaws: GitHub Copilot Issue (2024) Research revealed that AI-generated code occasionally suggested insecure solutions, introducing vulnerabilities like SQL injection and XSS into applications 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 to strengthen security programs with developer-aware visibility, attribution, and accountability.
Key Archipelo 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. Archipelo empowers organizations to enforce security, streamline compliance, and cultivate a secure development culture.
Contact us today to learn how to implement Developer Posture Management.