The 2025 CISO’s Guide to Steering AppSec in the Era of DevSecOps highlights how application security (AppSec) is now a business differentiator and central to purchasing decisions, especially in Europe under stricter regulations like the EU’s DORA directive. CISOs are shifting from enforcers to enablers, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on security and deeper collaboration with product and development teams. Yet, organizations struggle with DevSecOps maturity: most face fragmented tools, blind spots, and uneven protection, with two-thirds unable to consistently remediate critical vulnerabilities. Budgets are rising, but success requires embedding security throughout the software lifecycle, aligning KPIs with business goals, and fostering developer engagement. Ultimately, AppSec must evolve from a technical afterthought into a shared responsibility and core driver of trust, resilience, and competitive advantage.

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