Monitoring security threats in developer workflows has become a crucial component of software development, with the consequences of neglecting it growing increasingly costly. Common vulnerabilities include using components with known vulnerabilities, stale code repositories, and insecure APIs, which can lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, and system disruption. To address these challenges, organizations must adopt a proactive approach through early security integration, automation, and standardization of development environments. Cloud development environments offer significant benefits in this regard, providing centralized security logging, simplified threat monitoring, and reduced risks associated with traditional solutions like Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). By implementing best practices such as automating the monitoring process, leveraging automation, starting small and iterating, and promoting a security mindset, organizations can effectively balance security with workflow efficiency. Industry-specific approaches to security monitoring vary significantly across sectors due to unique regulatory environments, data sensitivity, and operational contexts. Ultimately, a truly effective security approach begins with cultural transformation, making threat monitoring everyone's responsibility, and automation will serve as the backbone of the next frontier of security.