Application Security Strategy 2026: AI, DevSecOps and Platform Consolidation

Despite Application Security being critical for preventing data breaches, the maturity level of this discipline within companies remains alarmingly low. According to Gartner, 43% of organizations are at the lowest level of AppSec maturity, and developers are often overwhelmed by security requirements, slowing down business processes.

We analyzed the Gartner report and highlighted three key trends that will define application security strategy through 2026, and selected solutions from the Softprom portfolio to help you meet these challenges.

(Adaptation of the Gartner report: "Application Security Strategy 2026")

1. AI in Development: Risk and Rescue

Generative AI (GenAI) is fundamentally changing development speed, but it has a dual effect:

• New Vulnerabilities: The use of AI coding assistants increases the risk of introducing vulnerabilities. Gartner predicts that by 2027, 30% of vulnerabilities will be resulting from "vibe coding" (writing code using AI without a deep understanding).
• AI as a Defense Tool: At the same time, AI Code Security Assistants (ACSA) are emerging, acting as "virtual security champions." They don't just find errors but propose automatic fixes, significantly reducing Mean Time to Remediate (MTTR).

Recommendation: Do not ban AI, but govern it. Implement tools that automate code remediation, but keep a human in the loop for final decisions.

2. Prioritizing Developer Experience

The traditional "Shift Left" approach has led to developer overload. For DevSecOps to work effectively, friction between security and development teams must be reduced.

The key to this is ASPM (Application Security Posture Management). This technology helps to:

• Filter the Noise: Highlight only those vulnerabilities that are actually reachable and exploitable (reachability analysis).
• Automate Workflows: Integrate security checks directly into developer workflows (CI/CD) without unnecessary context switching.

3. Platform Convergence: AST, ASPM and Cloud Security

The market is moving from disparate tools to unified platforms. The future lies in the convergence of three areas:

1. AST (Application Security Testing: SAST, DAST, SCA).
2. ASPM (Application Security Posture Management).
3. SSCS (Software Supply Chain Security).

Moreover, the border between code and infrastructure is blurring, so application security tools are increasingly merging with cloud protection (CNAPP). This allows for "Code-to-Cloud" protection.

Solutions from Softprom for Building an AppSec Strategy

As a Value Added Distributor, Softprom offers a portfolio of solutions that cover all the needs mentioned in the report.

Need Help Choosing a Strategy?

Transitioning to a mature AppSec model requires more than just buying tools; it requires correct integration. Softprom experts will help you conduct an audit, select solutions for consolidation, and test them (PoC).