DryRun Security Launches to Bridge Gap Between Developers and Cybersecurity

DryRun Security Launches to Bridge the Gap Between Developers and Security

DryRun Security, a software security company, recently emerged from stealth mode with the mission to address the disconnect between security and developers by fixing gaps in security testing and analysis before deployment. The company’s co-founders, James Wickett and Ken Johnson, found that in the past two decades, software security has become misaligned with the developers‘ way of building, resulting in three significant gaps in the industry:

Testing After Deployment

Testing for security issues after deployment often leads to wasted developer and security team cycles when problems are discovered. DryRun Security’s approach allows for contextual security analysis to occur during coding instead.

False-Positives

Many identified bugs are not relevant, resulting in false positives. By running contextual security analysis during coding, developers can resolve potential security issues before they become actual issues.

Lack of Accurate Picture

Application security teams lack an accurate picture of which code reviews require their expertise and cannot keep up with the daily and weekly number of code updates. DryRun Security’s tool provides accurate security context and feedback during coding.

Contextual Security Analysis

DryRun Security fixes the gap between security and developers by performing Contextual Security Analysis as developers write code. The analysis provides feedback in near real-time to developers, allowing them to make better decisions and create more secure applications. This approach solves the fundamental disconnect caused by a lack of security context and provides software developers with a tool to identify and fix potential security bugs before deployment. The tool offers an integrated part of the software development process, creating an overall more secure codebase.

Advice for Developers and Security Professionals

Developers and security professionals must work in harmony and communicate frequently to ensure software security. DryRun Security’s tool can help bridge the gap and provide solutions for cybersecurity development. However, prioritizing communication and collaboration remains essential for optimal software security.

Conclusion

DryRun Security is currently running a private beta for its product and accepting signups. The company’s proprietary approach, Contextual Security Analysis, helps developers identify and fix potential security bugs during development. By bridging the gap between developers and security professionals, software security can be significantly improved. Nevertheless, collaboration and communication must remain a high priority for optimal cybersecurity development.