As cloud service offerings evolve, engineering and security technical debt continues to outpace organizations’ ability to manage it. Security teams chase developers for fixes, while developers spend countless hours remediating security issues, slowing down product delivery. To address these challenges, Gomboc.ai, a leader in cloud security for Infrastructure as Code (IaC), has launched a VSCode IDE plugin designed to seamlessly integrate security into the developer workflow. This powerful tool ensures that security is no longer a bottleneck but a proactive, automated process that enables engineers to build secure cloud infrastructure efficiently.
Bridging the Gap Between Security and Development
“In today’s fast-paced DevOps environments, security cannot be an afterthought,” said Matt Sweeney, Chief Product Officer and Co-founder at Gomboc.ai. “Security checks often slow down code reviews, forcing engineers to pause feature development and address security concerns, delaying software releases. Our VSCode plugin eliminates this challenge by providing immediate, accurate code changes that fulfill security requirements—directly within the developer’s IDE.”
Features of the Gomboc.ai VSCode Plugin
Gomboc.ai’s VSCode plugin empowers developers with security-first automation and real-time remediation capabilities, allowing them to:
1. Identify and Remediate Security Issues in Real-Time
- Detect misconfigurations and vulnerabilities instantly while coding.
- Receive contextual feedback and AI-generated fixes within the IDE.
2. Automate Security Compliance
- Ensure IaC code adheres to best practices and compliance standards without manual security checks.
- Reduce the risk of misconfigurations leading to non-compliant cloud deployments.
3. Accelerate Deployment Cycles
- Eliminate security-related delays in CI/CD pipelines.
- Enable faster, more frequent software releases by embedding security directly into development workflows.
4. Seamlessly Integrate Security into GitOps Workflows
- Align security with modern DevOps practices, reducing friction between developers and security teams.
- Enhance collaboration between development, security, and operations teams.
5. Provide Contextual and Actionable Feedback
- Educate developers on why a security control is necessary and how to implement it correctly.
- Reduce the learning curve by embedding security knowledge within the development process.
Shifting Security Left: A New Era of Developer-Driven Security
Gomboc.ai’s mission is to shift security left, ensuring security is built into the development process from the start. “By integrating directly into the VSCode environment, we give developers the tools to proactively address security concerns, eliminating lengthy review cycles and reducing the risk of vulnerabilities in production,” added Matt Sweeney.
Why Gomboc.ai’s VSCode Plugin is a Game Changer
Developer-Centric Security – No need to pause development for security reviews.
Proactive Threat Mitigation – Fix security issues before they reach production.
Faster Software Releases – Reduce delays caused by security bottlenecks.
AI-Powered Security Fixes – Automate misconfiguration and compliance issue remediation.
