HDI Global SE Security Innovation Initiative

This case study outlines how HDI Global SE, a leading international commercial and specialty insurer, addresses the challenge of enhancing security measures by integrating security into the software development process and incorporating automation. The company, headquartered in Hannover, Germany, operates globally and is part of the Talanx Group. The document details the challenges faced by HDI Global SE, including the need to meet increasing security demands in a rapidly changing regulatory and technological environment. To tackle these challenges, the company implemented automated security measures in software development, focusing on in-depth analysis of both first-party code and third-party dependencies. The results of these initiatives included a significant increase in the number of closed findings by over 44% and a substantial rise in the total number of applications scanned, exceeding 400%. Additionally, the program provided developer time savings and enhanced visibility to upper management, contributing to the establishment of a Security Champions Program.