Research Report

The Velocity Trap

A Data-Driven Report on Balancing Speed and Security in the Generative AI Era

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Generative AI is now a commonplace tool for developers who want to code faster. However, its effectiveness is also a weakness.

Fueled by Open-Source libraries, the code assistant can introduce dangerous new vulnerabilities into repositories at a pace that leaves security scrambling to keep up. And that’s if the business is even moderately familiar with foundational application security tools.

In this report, we look at the issues surrounding the use of AI in software development and provide guidance on how to escape the velocity trap.

After talking to IT, AppSec, and DevOps leaders, we’ve gathered insights that will help you:

Reshape your security strategies for the era of AI.
Make the right choices about tool adoption.
Ensure the right people are taking responsibility for securing application code.

Enjoy the innovation and speed of AI with the reassurance of clean code. The Velocity Trap is essential reading for anyone who wants to secure the modern software development lifecycle.

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