Secure Coding Desktop Environment

Overview

Designed a secure desktop environment tailored for software developers working on sensitive codebases. Integrated Zscaler Zero Trust Network Access to enforce least-privilege connectivity, deployed Sophos endpoint protection for malware and exploit prevention, and applied enterprise DLP policies to restrict unauthorized data movement. Hardened developer endpoints with configuration baselines, restricted administrative rights, and enabled monitoring for anomalous behaviors.

Role

Director leading architecture and policy design while implementation was executed by IT and security operations teams.

Impact

Provided developers with a productive yet highly controlled environment that safeguarded source code, reduced insider and external risk, and ensured compliance with organizational security policies. Improved resilience against credential theft, malware, and exfiltration while maintaining developer experience through seamless Zero Trust access.

Technologies, Frameworks, and Artifacts

• Zscaler zero trust network access
• Sophos endpoint protection
• Enterprise DLP policies
• Device hardening baselines
• Identity-aware access controls