2024.11.25

Building Tools That Work for Both Security Teams and Developers

Help dev and security cooperate with better tooling

For companies that focus on strong security, it’s crucial for security teams and developers to work together smoothly. Crowdalert makes that collaboration easy, creating a setup where alerts and workflows naturally support each team’s needs without getting in the way. With a system that aligns security efforts with development processes, Crowdalert keeps notifications clear, relevant, and easy to act on—helping both teams stay efficient, informed, and ready to respond.

Clear, Context-Rich Notifications for Developers

Crowdalert keeps developer notifications focused and relevant, fitting naturally into their daily workflow. Through automated identity mapping and behavior analysis, Crowdalert sorts routine actions from unusual activity that might indicate a threat. For instance, if a developer accesses critical data outside their regular working hours, Crowdalert flags the action and includes a quick note explaining why it was flagged, allowing the developer to confirm or report it without hassle. This approach helps keep notifications concise and actionable, so developers can stay focused on their core work without being bogged down.

Detailed Alerts with Contextual Insights for Security Teams

Security teams, on the other hand, require deeper insights to analyze potential threats effectively. Crowdalert prioritizes quality, offering in-depth, context-rich alerts that hone in on the signal in the noise. Each alert includes valuable information, such as user profiles, access history, and behavioral risk scores, allowing security assessors to determine if unusual activity signals a real threat.

For instance, if a developer tries to change access permissions on a restricted resource from an unfamiliar IP address, Crowdalert’s alert to the security team would include specifics like the developer’s typical IPs, their history with that resource, and a risk score that indicates how unusual or suspicious the action is. If the developer confirms the action as legitimate in response to Crowdalert’s notification, that information is passed directly to the security team. This update helps reduce guesswork by adding the developer’s input to the alert, so security teams can assess and resolve the issue.

Empowering Security Teams and Developers to Respond in Real-Time

Crowdalert’s automated identity mapping and cross-platform integrations equip security and development teams with quick, actionable insights. Notifications and alerts are delivered through familiar platforms like Jira, Slack, ServiceNow, and PagerDuty, allowing each team to operate within their preferred tools.