{"id":106600,"date":"2026-01-28T17:19:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T15:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.checkmarx.com\/?page_id=106600"},"modified":"2026-01-28T17:27:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T15:27:54","slug":"from-chaos-to-clarity-how-ai-and-aspm-will-rewrite-application-security-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/checkmarx.com\/the-velocity-trap\/","title":{"rendered":"The Velocity Trap \u2013\u00a0Resource LP"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"section-inner-hero-text-left page-without-header-bg__hero with-visual-bg  dark-theme\">\n\t        <picture class=\"section-inner-hero-bg\">\n            <source media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/checkmarx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/From-Chaos-to-Clarity-LP-BG.webp\">\n            <source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/checkmarx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/From-Chaos-to-Clarity-LP-BG.webp\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" 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<p><strong>Generative AI is now a commonplace tool for developers who want to code faster. However, its effectiveness is also a weakness.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s if the business is even moderately familiar with foundational application security tools.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>After talking to IT, AppSec, and DevOps leaders, we\u2019ve gathered insights that will help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reshape your security strategies for the era of AI.<\/li>\n<li>Make the right choices about tool adoption.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure the right people are taking responsibility for securing application code.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy the innovation and speed of AI with the reassurance of clean code. 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