AppSec stories

Contrast Security’s integration with Microsoft Sentinel delivers real-time application-layer threat detection, enhancing SOC teams’ response to complex attacks.

Nearly one-third of CVE entries are unverified, revealing flaws in how organisations assess software security risks and reliance on CVSS scores.

Integrating application security into DevSecOps is vital for managing risks and speeding AI-driven software delivery without overwhelming developers.

Financial services excel at preventing cyber vulnerabilities but take a median 61 days to fix issues, risking systemic exposure despite strong security programs.

Checkmarx partners with e92spark to expand the reach of its AI-powered application security tools across UK and Ireland channel partners.

Checkmarx has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape ASPM 2025 report for its AI-driven, developer-focused application security platform.

AI tools boost software development speed, but security flaws in code pose serious risks to organisations, urging leaders to manage AI use carefully.

Checkmarx has appointed Scott Gainey as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing amid growing demand for its AI-driven application security solutions.

Azul's new Java security tool cuts false positives by 99%, boosting detection accuracy and helping DevOps teams focus on real risks in production code.

Azul’s Intelligence Cloud now cuts Java security false positives by up to 99%, using runtime data to boost vulnerability detection accuracy for DevOps teams.

Contrast Security launches Northstar, a real-time AI-driven platform unifying application security for faster threat detection and automated remediation.

Azul has launched a Java vulnerability tool that cuts false positives by up to 99%, improving threat detection accuracy for production environments.

Australia faces the highest rate of API security breaches at 95%, yet incurs the lowest average cost of AU$493,367, reveals Akamai's 2025 Asia-Pacific study.

Tuskira has unveiled its AI Analyst Workforce, fully automating threat defence to boost security teams’ speed and reduce costs by up to 50%.

Checkmarx integrates its Application Security Posture Management into IDEs, enhancing developer experience by streamlining vulnerability management and boosting AppSec efficiency.

Legit Security has named Yoav Stahl as VP of Product, aiming to boost its application security platform with his 25 years’ tech leadership experience.

Chris Hughes predicts that open source software adoption will grow in 2025, alongside sophisticated attacks and challenges in governance and security.

GitGuardian's 2024 report reveals that 79% of IT leaders have seen secrets leaks, highlighting growing concerns and a shift towards enhanced security measures.

A Checkmarx study shows 63% of organisations faced software supply chain attacks in the past two years, with open-source software posing major risks.

Checkmarx joins forces with Wiz, integrating its Checkmarx One platform with Wiz's systems through the WIN programme, promising transformative efficiency in addressing cloud-native vulnerabilities.