Fast Facts
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Key Findings from 2022 Survey: Over 100 cybersecurity experts revealed critical insights into the evolving application security landscape, highlighting the need for innovation and addressing skills gaps.
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Upcoming Survey Goals: The new State of Application Security survey aims to assess changes and improvements since last year, with a focus on emerging challenges and secure coding practices.
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Application Security Importance: Protecting against application vulnerabilities is essential as they are primary entry points for advanced threats, requiring organizations to integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle.
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Current Trends: Notable statistics include 44% of respondents citing a skills gap as their primary challenge, while 39% utilize Software Bill of Materials for vulnerability management and 49% rely on centralized repositories for dependency management.
Dark Reading Launches New Application Security Survey
Dark Reading opens its annual State of Application Security survey, inviting cybersecurity professionals to share their insights. Last year, over 100 experts participated, revealing vital information about the changing threat landscape and best practices in secure coding. This year’s survey aims to uncover recent changes and improvements in application security. Notably, it introduces new topics like vibe coding and specialized training programs. By contributing, participants can help identify emerging threats and effective solutions. The resulting report will provide actionable insights for professionals looking to enhance their application security strategies.
Addressing Challenges in Application Security
Application vulnerabilities pose significant risks, making robust security vital for any organization. As software becomes central to innovation, securing applications is urgent. However, many enterprises struggle with the balance between security and agility. The new survey will explore how organizations integrate security tools into their development processes while managing risks and skills gaps. Key findings from the survey indicate that many organizations are using Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for vulnerability identification and patch prioritization. Notably, 44% of respondents point to a lack of application security skills as their greatest challenge. Participants who complete the survey will enter a drawing for Amazon gift cards, making this an opportunity to contribute valuable insights for the entire cybersecurity community.
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