Visual Studio Code is a widely used code editor and lightweight development environment. It supports extensions, integrated terminals, source control tools, and workspace trust controls that help the editor decide whether to fully enable features for a given project.
In cyber security, this matters because the editor is part of the developer’s attack surface. Adversaries may try to abuse malicious extensions, tampered project files, or untrusted workspaces to steal secrets, alter code, or trick developers into running unsafe commands. Defenders use Visual Studio Code’s trust model, extension allowlists, and enterprise policies to reduce that risk. When configured well, the editor can act as an early control point for software supply chain security, helping teams review dependencies and project content before code is built or committed.