BlueFlag Security

BlueFlag Security is an early-stage cybersecurity startup focused on securing the software development life cycle (SDLC) through an identity-centric approach. The company addresses risks posed by developer identities—both human and machine accounts—across the software development pipeline, from code to deployment. The company offers a unified platform that encompasses several core modules: developer identity security (covering both human and non-human/machine identities), developer tool posture management, and open-source software risk management. The platform leverages AI/ML-based Identity Intelligence to provide security teams with visibility and control over developer risk across the software supply chain, including CI/CD pipelines and AI tooling integrations. BlueFlag Security's approach extends beyond traditional code-focused SDLC security to address identity hygiene, excessive permissions, and compromised developer accounts. The platform enables security teams to prioritize and remediate SDLC threats while also providing code governance capabilities. The company targets organizations seeking to reduce risk introduced through the software development process, particularly those using modern DevOps toolchains with multiple integrated services and open-source components. Its platform is designed to give security teams oversight of developer-related risks without impeding the development workflow. BlueFlag Security was co-founded by Raj Mallempati (CEO, former COO of CIEM at Microsoft and COO of CloudKnox Security) and Ken Schneider (CTO, former CTO of Symantec Enterprise). The company is backed by Maverick Ventures, Ten Eleven Ventures, and Pier 88 Investment Partners.