Matias Madou

Ph.D., CTO and co-founder Secure Code Warrior. Helping companies getting software security right by offering a scalable solution to empower and help developers.

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Overcoming The Complexity And Security Issues Posed By AI Coding Tools

1 week ago | kbi.media | Matias Madou

Overcoming The Complexity And Security Issues Posed By AI Coding Tools The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) coding assistants has transformed software development, offering much-needed relief for developers grappling with growing workloads and tight delivery timelines.
The Importance Of Security Benchmarking When Using AI Development Tools

3 weeks ago | itwire.com | Matias Madou

GUEST OPINION: If it was possible to have an experienced chef in the kitchen to help prepare a sophisticated dish, most people would happily accept the assistance. The same holds true for a qualified contractor to work on a home-improvement project, or an office aide to handle tedious, repetitive tasks.
Fix It or Face the Consequences: CISA's Memory-Safe Muster

1 month ago | devopsdigest.com | Matias Madou

CISA's Product Security Bad Practices paper is one that every company should review as it details the "exceptionally risky software development activities" that are all too common in the industry. A critical bad practice, CISA points out, is the use of memory-unsafe programming languages such as C and C++, which are still widely used but increase risk.
How to Tame ‘Unleashed’ AI-Assisted Software Development

1 month ago | builtin.com | Matias Madou

By now, artificial intelligence (AI) advancements command a seemingly ubiquitous presence in the modern professional’s toolkit. And software development teams prove no exception: Eighty-six percent of companies are currently incorporating AI into the software development life cycle (SDLC), and 93 percent plan to boost their AI investments further.
How Benchmarking Can Help Software Development Teams Achieve CISA’s “Secure by Design”

1 month ago | devops.com | Matias Madou

In April 2023, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) launched its Secure by Design initiative, directing technology companies to ‘prioritize the security of customers as a core business requirement, rather than merely treating it as a technical feature’.
Year of the Twin Dragons: Developers Must Slay the Complexity and Security Issues of AI Coding Tools

1 month ago | securityweek.com | Matias Madou

For software developers working at breakneck speeds to keep up with a growing list of demands and obligations, the arrival of artificial intelligence (AI) coding assistants several years ago was a blessing. Developers quickly became avid users of the generative AI models that accelerated the code-creation process and speed of delivery. But on the heels of that undeniable initial benefit, the other shoe has fallen, adding layers of complexity to an increasingly complex environment.
How Adopting Maturity Models Can Improve Enterprise IT Security

2 months ago | kbi.media | Matias Madou

How Adopting Maturity Models Can Improve Enterprise IT Security With high-profile cyberattacks occurring around the world at an alarming rate, software developers are focusing on using software security models that can guide their organisations toward embedding secure development best practices.
Secure by design: what we can learn from the financial services sector

2 months ago | techradar.com | Matias Madou

More than 250 companies have signed the “Secure-by-Design” (SBD) pledge from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). By committing to the voluntary pledge, software manufacturers are promising to increase multi-factor authentication (MFA) for products; better enable customers to do their own patching; reduce default passwords; and decrease vulnerabilities, among additional proactive, protective practices.
Security Maturity Models: Leveraging Executive Risk Appetite for Your Secure Development Evolution

Mar 13, 2025 | securityweek.com | Matias Madou

Amid the government-led push toward more secure software design, developers and executives are focusing on established software security models, which can guide companies toward embedding secure development best practices as part of routine operations.
Understanding The Risks Associated With ‘Shadow AI’ In Software Development

Feb 3, 2025 | kbi.media | Matias Madou

Since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, artificial intelligence (AI) tools have become widely used by software developers. According to research by the Australian Government’s Department of Industry, Science and Resources[1], 35% of small and mid-sized businesses are already using AI tools and usage is expected to continue to increase. Applications include everything from marketing automation and fraud detection to data and document processing. Larger firms are also embracing the technology.