AppSec, Devs Clash Flags Need for Paradigm Shift in Software Industry
According to a recent software industry security report, there is a notable increase in tension between application security (AppSec) workers and application developers over consensus on cloud-native needs. Additionally, there is a growing concern about retaining developer talent in this context. The fundamental issue lies in the inadequacy of traditional AppSec tools for cloud environments. As a result, AppSec teams grapple with the repercussions of lacking appropriate cloud-native tooling daily. This ongoing situation causes team friction, issues with talent retention, revenue concerns, reputation squabbles, and wasting more than half of their time chasing vulnerabilities. The good news? AppSec teams know what they need, and AppSec pros are overwhelmingly aligned on what a modern, cloud-native AppSec paradigm should look like. However, despite this understanding, only a limited number of teams have the necessary capabilities to fulfill these requirements effectively. Study Reveals