The state of application security in 2024

When it comes to cybersecurity, it’s more important than ever to have organizational alignment. And that requires better communication among the security team, chief information security officer (CISO), CEO, and board-level executives.

While security is a top-of-mind issue for every organization, the focus is often on high-profile risks, such as ransomware and phishing, and regulatory compliance. Therefore, there’s often a limited understanding of technology-centric risks, such as gaps in the organization’s application security strategy.

In this report, we explore the challenges facing CISOs as they look to increase their organization’s overall understanding of these issues. Additionally, it highlights the importance of a unified observability and security strategy to improve an organization’s risk posture.