Better upskilling. Better security. Better business outcomes.

After partnering with Pluralsight to roll out their upskilling program, Sage saw big improvements in security proficiency on their engineering team. There was an enormous drop in the time it took to fix security vulnerabilities, showing that developers have written fewer new vulnerabilities and had more time to fix old ones.

A new enthusiasm for security immediately became visible in Sage’s culture. Although well-established, the company’s Security Champion Network was placed on a more strategic footing with dedicated support, training, and organisation designed to empower engineering teams and build security capability. This network is a group of 180 engineering employees—developers, testers, architects, and more—who drive transparency and consistent communication between security and product. These engineers dedicate 3.5 hours a week to helping the security team implement new tooling, raising security issues, and serving as a general point of contact for the organisation. 

In an effort to simplify their complex tech stack and better secure their org, Sage leveraged the power of Pluralsight’s upskilling solution. From vast content libraries that allowed them to upskill on all areas of their tech stack to Skill IQ, which provides data-driven insights on upskilling progress and areas for improvement, Sage team members received learning experiences tailored to the company’s needs and their current proficiency. Leaders derived immense value from Pluralsight’s KPI measurement capabilities, using our platform to accurately measure the impact of upskilling efforts on Sage’s products. A defining feature of the success of the programme was the engagement between the two organisations to achieve Sage’s goal—to build a culture of trust where all colleagues are empowered when it comes to security.