Two decades of steering cybersecurity through tectonic shifts—from building foundational defenses at Palo Alto Networks under Nir Zuk, to tackling cloud-native complexities at Aqua Security, to now charting Archipelo’s course—have crystallized a truth: the most critical risks emerge where innovation outpaces control. Today, that frontier is the developer ecosystem, turbocharged by AI. With over 75% of developers wielding AI-assisted coding tools (JetBrains, 2024), software delivery has hit warp speed. Yet, the shadow side is stark: 40% of that AI-generated code harbors vulnerabilities (Forbes, 2025)—flaws that traditional security, tethered to post-deployment fixes, isn’t built to intercept.

This isn’t a fleeting issue; it’s a seismic opportunity to redefine how we protect enterprises. At Archipelo, we’re not just adapting—we’re forging a new category: Developer Security Posture Management (DevSPM). This isn’t about tweaking existing playbooks; it’s about creating a market-defining approach that secures software at its genesis—the developer’s hands and the AI’s output. DevSPM isn’t a sideline to Application Security Posture Management (ASPM), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), or Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP)—it’s a strategic capability that elevates them, delivering a proactive, developer-to-cloud security continuum that’s as formidable as the threats it counters.

DevSPM: A Proactive Response to Modern Software Security Challenges

The software security landscape is a paradox of speed and fragility. Enterprises—especially Fortune 2000 leaders in healthcare, finance, and technology—crave rapid innovation, yet they’re shackled by fragmented defenses. My years at Palo Alto Networks exposed the limits of perimeter security in a cloud world; at Aqua, I wrestled with the sprawl of cloud-native risks. Now, AI’s rise lays bare a deeper challenge: a collision of developer velocity, AI unpredictability, and a supply chain riddled with hidden dependencies. Research underscores this—92% of security leaders fear AI-generated code will amplify vulnerabilities (Infosecurity Magazine, 2024), while studies show AI-assisted users write less secure code, especially in languages like Python (Perry et al., 2023). Add poisoned Large Language Models and geopolitical flux, and the stakes skyrocket.

Patching after the fact or scanning code in isolation? That’s chasing shadows in a storm. As Gartner warns, “AI coding assistants could cut coding time by 30% by 2028 but introduce security vulnerabilities and data poisoning risks” (Gartner, 2024). DevSPM meets this complexity with differentiated capabilities that don’t just react—they reframe the fight:

• Developer Security Information and Event Management (DevSIEM): Beyond static audits, DevSIEM delivers real-time insight into developer actions, AI-generated code, and toolchains—illuminating risks like SQL injection or cryptographic errors at their inception. It’s visibility that anticipates, not just spots, flaws.
• Developer Detection and Response (DevDR): This isn’t reactive firefighting—it’s real-time intervention embedded in DevSecOps, neutralizing vulnerabilities—think XSS from Copilot (The Register, 2024)—at their source. It’s precision defense for a fluid battlefield.
• Developer-Centric Risk Governance: By weaving security into workflows, DevSPM equips teams with guardrails that enhance pace—turning developers into allies in resilience, not unwitting risk vectors.

This isn’t theory—it’s a pragmatic framework we’re honing with early partners. We’re proving DevSPM can rewire how enterprises secure AI-driven development and sprawling CI/CD pipelines, addressing the 28% of developers reporting security issues with AI tools (JetBrains, 2024). The clarity of its impact is undeniable; the urgency of its adoption is immediate.

Leading the Category—Shaping the Future

Creating a category isn’t about buzzwords—it’s about spotting the unseen gap that sets the security standard for tomorrow. DevSPM isn’t a rehash of yesterday’s tools; it’s a bold leap that redefines security leadership in an AI-powered world. It confronts a reality too long ignored: the biggest risk isn’t just in the code—it’s in how it’s born. Traditional approaches—bolted onto production or siloed in compliance—miss this truth. Archipelo doesn’t. We’re staking our claim as the vanguard of this shift, not because it’s trendy, but because it’s existential. AI amplifies our reach as CISOs—while testing our ability to secure what it builds, and DevSPM is the answer.

For security professionals, DevSPM is a lifeline—a novel, actionable way to reclaim control amid chaos. CISOs gain a panoramic view of risks, empowering them to preempt breaches that could cripple multi-billion-dollar enterprises. CTOs find a partner in delivering secure innovation without sacrificing speed or scale—countering the 41% rise in bugs tied to AI code (JetBrains, 2024). Together, they can defend against threats that evolve as fast as the tools they wield—think subtle flaws evading detection (Chong et al., 2024). This isn’t about adding complexity—it’s about distilling the mission: secure developers means secure software, and resilience flows.

Archipelo’s Vision: Empowering Secure Software Innovation

At Archipelo, we’re not just building a solution—we’re igniting a movement to secure the developer-to-cloud lifecycle. DevSIEM and DevDR are more than features; they’re the foundation of a proactive paradigm that’s already resonating with forward-thinking enterprises. Our team—forged at PANW, Cisco, AWS, NASA, DoD, MIT, Harvard, and Berkeley—brings battle-tested expertise to this cause, and our early traction signals a hunger for this approach.

The future of cybersecurity begins where code is created. DevSPM is the path forward—and Archipelo is leading the way.