Modernizing Application Security to Scale for Cloud-Native Development

An Enterprise Strategy Group report by Melinda Marks and David Vance‍
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New research shines a light on the state of AppSec teams and the future of GenAI security

Today, organizations are transforming their application development processes to enhance productivity and maintain a competitive edge. The swift adoption of new technologies allows them to scale their software development—speeding up and increasing the volume of releases. However, these advancements pose challenges for security teams, who must quickly adapt to manage risks and protect applications from all emerging threats. This eBook uncovers the state of modern application development and how AppSec teams are planning and investing in a myriad of priorities in the hopes of striking an effective balance between future-proof security and company growth.

Based on a survey of 350 IT, cybersecurity, and application development professionals, this study by Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) provides data-driven analysis of current trends and top challenges identified in the rapidly evolving landscape of application security.

“Application Security Posture Management emerges as a critical component, enabling teams to unify visibility, enhance risk prioritization, and automate security workflows—essential capabilities for managing security at scale while supporting rapid development.”
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‍Melinda Marks, Practice Director
Enterprise Strategy Group

Throughout this eBook, you’ll learn:

• The current state and challenges of application security

• How AppSec teams plan to secure AI in the face of 97% adoption rates in software development

• Why 98% of organizations are looking to modernize their AppSec programs

• ‍Why 56% of organizations prefer best-of-breed approaches to tooling
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Download your copy of this latest research from ESG, and start thinking about how you could apply independent governance to achieve a best-of-breed approach to your AppSec program.