The journey of innovation is rarely a straight line. When we started Archipelo, our goal was simple but ambitious: build the world’s best code discovery tool. But the rapid rise of AI-powered coding tools—like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot—reshaped the landscape almost overnight. It forced us to ask a bigger question:

What if the greatest cybersecurity challenge of the AI era isn’t just bad code—but how that code is created?

That question led us to an even bigger answer.

We weren’t just building a better way to discover code. We were uncovering a massive blind spot in cybersecurity—one that no existing solution addressed.

And that realization led us to create Developer Security Posture Management (DevSPM)—a new category that secures software at its source by focusing on the risks introduced by developers and AI-generated code.

From Developer Enablement to Developer Security

Initially, our focus was helping developers navigate the complexity of modern codebases—making it easier to find, reuse, and build with confidence. But as AI transformed software development, it also amplified security risks in ways that traditional cybersecurity solutions couldn’t keep up with.

We saw a critical gap: While organizations invest heavily in securing cloud infrastructure (CSPM), applications (ASPM), and production environments (CNAPP), they overlook the earliest and most vulnerable stage—the moment code is written.

The reality is that securing code isn’t enough. We need to secure the people—and AI—who create it.

Defining Developer Security Posture Management (DevSPM)

DevSPM is a proactive approach to enhancing security and compliance in software development by concentrating on developer actions and behaviors. It extends beyond traditional code security measures to encompass the entire environment in which code is created, ensuring that security is integrated from the earliest stages of development.

Core Capabilities of DevSPM

Developer Detection & Response (DevDR) – Provides visibility into developer activities throughout the SDLC, aiding in incident response, root cause analysis, and compliance.

Developer & AI Risk Monitoring – Identifies and addresses threats originating from developers, including potential insider threats and risky behaviors.

Developer Tool Governance – Scans and verifies the inventory of developer and CI/CD tools, mitigating risks associated with unauthorized or insecure tool usage.

Developer Security Posture – Offers a developer-centric view of risks, enabling organizations to assess and improve individual and team security practices.

These capabilities are crucial as they empower organizations to proactively identify and mitigate security risks at their source, fostering a culture of security awareness and accountability among development teams.

Addressing Critical Needs of Enterprise Software Security

Enterprises, which prioritize security and compliance, face significant challenges in managing the complexities of modern software development. Archipelo's DevSPM platform addresses these concerns by providing:

• Proactive Risk Mitigation – By monitoring developer actions and tool usage, potential security issues are identified and addressed before they escalate.
• Enhanced Compliance – Comprehensive tracking and documentation of development activities ensure adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Improved Developer Security & Performance – By integrating security seamlessly into the development process, developers can focus on innovation without compromising security.

By adopting DevSPM, enterprises can strengthen their security posture, reduce the likelihood of breaches, and maintain compliance in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

Securing the Future of AI-Powered Development

As AI reshapes how software is built, security must evolve, too. In this new era, the biggest risk isn’t just vulnerabilities in code—it’s how that code is created, modified, and deployed. Archipelo covers a critical gap in cybersecurity, from developer-to-code-to-cloud security.

This is why we believe Developer Security will become as fundamental as Cloud and Application Security.

At Archipelo, we’re building the future of software security at its source. We’re working with Fortune 500 enterprises in healthcare, finance, technology, and defense to help them secure their developer ecosystems, AI-assisted coding, and the entire software supply chain.

Join Us in Redefining Developer Security

We’re just getting started. But the momentum behind DevSPM is real—and growing.

TechCrunch Editor-in-Chief Mike Butcher recently covered our emergence from stealth:
Read the TechCrunch article

We also officially announced our vision in our press release:
Read our press release

If you’re a cybersecurity, IT, compliance, or engineering leader who sees the urgency of this challenge, we’d love to connect.

Reach out to us to discuss partnerships, early access, and how DevSPM can help secure your organization’s software supply chain.
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The future of cybersecurity starts where software begins. Let’s build it together.