Research Overview

A Market in Transition

Application security is changing rapidly. The report explores how teams are adapting to AI-generated code, API-first architectures, expanding attack surfaces, and growing pressure to secure software without slowing development.

Understanding the Modern AppSec Stack

Latio provides a detailed breakdown of the major AppSec categories—including SAST, DAST, API security, supply chain security, runtime technologies, vulnerability management, and ASPM—explaining how each category has evolved, where it fits today, and where the market is heading next.

Inside the Minds of AppSec Buyers

Drawing on practitioner survey data, the report reveals how security teams evaluate tools, organize responsibilities, prioritize investments, and prepare for emerging challenges. Readers gain insight into the technologies, workflows, and capabilities shaping purchasing decisions across the industry.

Emerging Technologies and Market Trends

Beyond traditional testing approaches, the report examines the impact of AI on application security, the growing importance of APIs, the evolution of runtime security, and the shift from standalone scanners toward broader platform-based approaches.

Practical Guidance for Security Leaders

Part market analysis and part buyer's guide, the report helps security leaders understand which capabilities matter most, which trends are gaining momentum, and how to evaluate application security solutions in an increasingly crowded and rapidly changing market.