AI-Driven Development Is Outpacing Traditional Application Security, Says Info-Tech Research Group
PR Newswire
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 10, 2026
Traditional secure software development lifecycle practices are struggling to keep pace with AI-assisted development, expanding application and API attack surfaces, and increasingly automated delivery environments. Info-Tech Research Group advises organizations to evolve conventional SSDLCs into intelligent, capabilities-driven models that embed adaptive security throughout the software lifecycle. The global IT research and advisory firm's blueprint, Develop a Strategic Plan for Intelligent Application Security, offers practical, step-by-step guidance and tools to help leaders assess application security maturity, prioritize capabilities, and build a strategic roadmap for evolving risks.ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Applications are now a primary target for threat actors, yet many organizations still rely on traditional secure software development lifecycles (SSDLCs) that limit their ability to respond to evolving risk. Recent research from Info-Tech Research Group shows a need for organizations to evolve their traditional SSDLC approach into an intelligent, capabilities-driven framework that embeds security capabilities throughout every stage of software delivery. Grounded in step-by-step guidance and tools, Info-Tech's newly released blueprint, Develop a Strategic Plan for Intelligent Application Security, is designed to help IT and security leaders assess current maturity, prioritize initiatives, and establish a strategic roadmap for risk-aligned, intelligent security practices.
