Why Application Security Matters to Me:
Evaluating Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) for Developers  

In today’s digital landscape, where cyber threats are constantly evolving, organizations must prioritize their cybersecurity measures to protect their sensitive data and maintain their reputation. This is the fourth in a series of blog posts that explores, from a firsthand perspective, why the various stakeholders in Application Security implement Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) as the backbone to their DevSecOps program.

In this segment, we look at the value of ASPM for the Developer..  

I am a Developer…

As a developer, I play a critical role in driving innovation and delivering value to organizations through code. Amidst the whirlwind of development, safeguarding code often takes a back seat. 

As a developer it’s my job to: 

• Balance tight deadlines with the need for secure code. 
• Deliver features that keep my organization on the cutting edge. 
• Take ownership of the features I develop throughout their lifecycle. 

Navigating the Sea of Alerts: Innovation Amidst Security 

Innovation thrives on exploration and experimentation, yet the constant stream of security alerts can feel like navigating through turbulent waters. We alerts can feel like navigating through turbulent waters. We strive to push boundaries, to dream big and create bold solutions, but the fear of overlooking critical vulnerabilities can stifle our creativity. ASPM acts as our guiding light in this sea of alerts, filtering out the noise and providing actionable insights. By prioritizing critical issues and offering concise recommendations, ASPM empowers us to innovate with confidence, knowing that our features are not introducing risk to the application or company.

Seamless Integration: Where Security Meets Development 

For too long, “secure coding” has meant hours of sitting in security training and being expected to remember the exact right thing to do, even though policies and applications change. With ASPM, security is actually integrated into my workflows, so I can keep my focus on efficiently delivering quality code and not becoming a security expert.  By embedding security into the development lifecycle, whether delivering the secure coding guidelines directly to me as part of the feature ticket, automatically kicking off the testing based off of my PR, or integrating only the vulnerabilities I need to fix back into my backlog, ASPM streamlines the integration of my security responsibilities, making it an natural part of my coding workflow. This not only enhances the quality of my code by ensuring it is secure, but also enables me to be more efficient.  

Why ASPM for me? 

ASPM is crucial as it streamlines security processes, allowing me to focus on coding without being overwhelmed by distractions. By integrating security practices early on, ASPM ensures I do my part in ensuring our organization’s cyber-resilience, without adding additional workload or creating bottlenecks. 

• Empowering Innovation: With ASPM‘s safety net, I can innovate fearlessly, pushing boundaries and exploring new horizons, while understanding the security requirements I need to implement 
• Cutting Through the Noise: ASPM makes sure I have the exact information I need at the right time to complete my security requirements so I don’t have to figure it out on my own 
• Efficient Secure Coding: By integrating security practices throughout the software development cycle, ASPM saves me from costly reworks and ensures our code remains resilient. 
• Peace of Mind: With ASPM, I’m no longer waiting for the ball to drop on a feature being returned because it didn’t pass a security review, nor am I spending a lot of manual time that could be dedicated to coding trying to figure out the right security thing to do 

Are you ready to capture the benefits for yourself or your Developers?

Learn more about Wabbi, the industry’s only universal Application Security Posture Management platform that allows security and development to become integrated without disrupting either of their existing workflows.