Even relatively small security issues on the surface have opened up opportunities for significant cyber-attacks. The Log4Shell exploit is a recent example of how a malicious code has revealed opportunities for a successful attack. Many businesses have admitted to knowingly shipping vulnerable code, and clearly, this is a calculated risk based on time to market with new features and products. However, the consequences of these calculated risks to shipping lower-quality code could be far greater than projected, resulting in very costly data breaches.
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.
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.