Harness · AI software delivery · US

Security coverage beat target in every completed quarter of 2026.

How Waters helped make security a bigger part of the Harness story as AI transformed the risks around software development and delivery.

Client
Harness
Sector
AI software delivery
Market
US

The challenge

Harness was already well established with engineering teams, but its security story had further to travel. As AI-generated code created new security and governance challenges, Harness had an opportunity to become a stronger voice with CISOs and security leaders.

What Waters did

  1. 01

    Built the programme around one clear proposition: security should be built into software delivery, not bolted on afterwards.

  2. 02

    Created a rapid-response engine around major AI and cybersecurity news, putting Harness experts into relevant conversations while stories were developing.

  3. 03

    Combined reactive commentary with bylines and broadcast opportunities to build sustained authority.

The result

  • 01

    Coverage exceeded target in every completed quarter of 2026.

  • 02

    Q1 coverage finished more than 60% above the top of target.

  • 03

    Harness executives featured in Dark Reading, CIO, CSO, SearchSecurity and IT Brew.

  • 04

    A CIO byline and an RSAC interview on NYSE TV.

The company

Harness was valued at $5.5B following a $240M financing round led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives in December 2025.

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