Gartner® report: Application Security Strategy 2026

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Application security is critical to preventing breaches, yet it remains the least mature security discipline. In this research, Gartner explores how generative AI, developer experience in DevSecOps, and platform consolidation are reshaping application security. The report provides actionable insights to help cybersecurity leaders improve AppSec maturity, reduce friction for developers, and streamline security workflows.

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  • Gartner analysis of GenAI’s dual impact on developer productivity and application security risk.
  • How “vibe coding” changes the application threat model and what security leaders should do now.
  • When to allow AI-assisted development and how to govern it without slowing innovation.
  • Why developer experience is now a critical success factor for DevSecOps vulnerability management.
  • How ASPM practices reduce vulnerability noise and improve developer focus and remediation speed.
  • Gartner perspective on the convergence of AST, ASPM, and software supply chain security into unified platforms.
  • How AI code security assistants (ACSAs) can reduce mean time to remediate while keeping humans in the loop.
  • Where application security and cloud security platforms overlap and why convergence will be gradual.
  • Practical steps cybersecurity leaders can take to improve AppSec maturity and streamline workflows.

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  1. *Gartner, Application Security Strategy 2026: AI, DevSecOps and Platform Consolidation, Dionisio Zumerle, 18 September 2025

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