TechSpective’s AppSec and DevSecOps section covers the security of software at the point of creation — where vulnerabilities are introduced, where the cost of fixing them is lowest, and where the pressure to ship fast most often wins out over the discipline to ship securely. Coverage treats application security as a strategic business problem, not just a developer checklist.
A defining tension in the section is velocity versus security. AI coding tools have dramatically accelerated software development while simultaneously making it easier to produce insecure code at scale. Articles examine how AI is transforming AppSec platforms like Checkmarx One, why the application security gap is widening as release cycles compress, and what the real costs are when organizations treat AppSec as optional. A sharp analysis of the market reaction to Claude Code Security separates genuine risk from competitive overreaction.
Tool and methodology coverage includes a reassessment of Static Application Security Testing (SAST) relevance in 2026, the persistent blind spot of mobile app security, Kubernetes monitoring strategies for DevSecOps teams, and PCI DSS 4.0 compliance requirements for payment-handling applications. The security risks of AI-generated code — first surfaced through ChatGPT and now amplified by agentic coding assistants — run as a consistent thread.
Contributors include Tony Bradley and enterprise security practitioners with AppSec and DevOps backgrounds. The audience is application security engineers, DevSecOps practitioners, CISOs managing software risk, and development leaders who understand that security can’t be bolted on after deployment.
Modern application environments look nothing like they did a decade ago. Security teams are no longer dealing with monolithic applications and predictable release cycles, but with constantly evolving systems that require continuous visibility. As a result, application security has increasingly […]
Is SAST Still Relevant in 2026? Rethinking Static Code Analysis Read More »
When Anthropic announced Claude Code Security last month, the cybersecurity market reacted like someone had pulled a fire alarm. Stocks at major vendors dropped. Analysts started asking whether AI was going to eat the whole industry. It seemed like a
What The Claude Code Security Panic Got Wrong About Cybersecurity Read More »
Dating myself a little here, but I spent time in the trenches on the IT and cybersecurity side back in the early days of vulnerability management. We would run scans and report the results, and it felt productive. But the
The Mobile App Security Gap Nobody Wants To Talk About Read More »
Security has always been a “drag” on application development. But with organizations shipping code more frequently, and across multiple environments, that drag is turning into a widening security gap that attackers are quick to exploit. The dangers are based on
How Today’s Attackers Exploit the Growing Application Security Gap Read More »
Every few years, cybersecurity reaches a point where familiar methods begin to strain under new realities. The shift to the cloud changed how teams thought about infrastructure. DevOps blurred the boundaries between development and operations. Now, artificial intelligence is challenging
Rethinking Application Security in the Agentic Era Read More »
I wrote last month that AI has made it easier than ever to produce code—and just as easy to produce insecure code. Development velocity has exploded. So have vulnerabilities. We’re now writing, generating, and deploying software faster than most organizations
How AI and Integration Are Transforming Software Security Read More »
Mobile is where customers live. It’s also where privacy goes missing. I spoke recently with NowSecure CEO Alan Snyder and he didn’t mince words: “The mobile app is the best surveillance tool ever created on the planet.” That sticks because
Your App’s Dark Supply Chain—SDKs, AI, and Hidden Tracking Read More »
Application security has become a strategic issue, not just a technical one. But if the 2025 State of Application Security report is any indication, many organizations still haven’t adjusted. Most teams are overwhelmed, underfunded, and often making high-stakes trade-offs without
The Hidden Costs Of Ignoring Application Security Read More »
What’s Behind the Shift in the Payment Security Standards The payment security landscape is constantly evolving, with governing bodies continually updating their guidance to keep pace with cybercriminal activity. The financial services industry is particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks, experiencing the
Less Than a Year Out from the PCI DSS 4.0 Deadline, Where Do We Stand? Read More »
Monitoring Kubernetes clusters is a critical aspect of managing cloud-native applications. Kubernetes, a favored tool among giants like Spotify and Major League Baseball, empowers developers to create and operate at scale. However, the complexity of Kubernetes, with its multitude of
Kubernetes Monitoring: 5 Essential Strategies for DevOps Success Read More »
