Ben Middlehurst integrated Snyk security checks into the hmcts/sptribs-frontend project workflow, embedding automated vulnerability scanning directly into both development and continuous integration processes. By removing auto-generated Snyk rules and Security Extension ignore entries from the .gitignore file, Ben shifted the team’s approach from bypassing security artifacts to actively incorporating them into daily development. This change improved the project’s security posture and governance readiness, aligning with secure-by-default practices. The work was delivered through two traceable commits, with all actions documented in Markdown. Ben’s contributions focused on DevOps and security management, addressing compliance and reducing security debt within the repository.