Application security trend report

Application security is undergoing a major shift as AI-enabled applications, exploding API ecosystems, and increasingly complex software supply chains reshape the threat landscape. Security has moved into the C-suite, with leaders prioritizing speed, visibility, and resilience. Organizations are adopting DevSecOps practices, consolidating fragmented tools, and preparing for stricter disclosure regulations while balancing innovation with risk reduction.

• GenAI adoption creates new risks while defenders also harness AI for faster detection and remediation.
• Software supply chains face rising scrutiny as SBOMs and third-party risk management become mandatory.
• APIs expand the attack surface with misconfigurations and logic flaws now a top target for adversaries.
• Developers take a bigger role in security, embedding testing and remediation directly into workflows.
• DevSecOps accelerates secure delivery, shifting security earlier in the SDLC without slowing innovation.
• Tool sprawl drives consolidation, as organizations demand unified AppSec platforms with shared visibility.
• Regulatory pressure intensifies, with disclosure timelines shrinking and enforcement growing worldwide.
• C-level accountability rises, as boards and executives are measured on resilience and assurance.