The digital transformation and cloud-native movements are driving DevOps practices and open-source code libraries increase the speed at which applications are developed and delivered. However, security has not always been a top priority in the DevOps journey. In order to ensure that applications are secure, it is essential to make security a part of the process. Organizations can achieve this integration by including security in the development process, automating security tasks, and fostering a culture of security throughout the entire organization.

I’ll outline five current trends shaping the future of application security and how modern AppSec programs can get ahead of the curve by reducing developer friction, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines, and making security a first-class citizen of software development workflows. By understanding and acting on these trends, organizations can make security a more integral part of their software development process.