The software is at the heart of commercial operations in most industries, which means application security has never been so critical. However, while organizations embrace architectures, microservices and open source components, the attack surface continue to develop. The result: an ever -increasing number of vulnerable and malicious dependencies that opponents are eager to exploit.
In 2025, the security teams will face a Evolution of the landscape of threats Driven by increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks, exploits powered by AI and software supply chain compromise. This article explores the main trends sharing the security of applications, from the growing role of AI in the detection of threats to the growing adoption of Software materials (SBOMS).
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Developers and security professionals face the safety challenges of unprecedented complexity in 2025. According to Sonatype 2024 Software supply chain Report, open source downloads reached 6.6 Billions last year, with Up to 90% of modern applications Now built on open source components.
Open Source software provides the basis of innovative application, but the growth of open source dependencies has a cost. The number of malicious open source packages has skyrocketed 156% in annual shift, with more than 512,847 malicious plans discovered from the year to November 2024. This number will increase considerably in 2025.
The attackers are increasingly targeting the software supply chains thanks to the confusion of dependence, the typosquat and the control of the open source benchmark. 2024 Open Source malware report have found that 50% of unprotected standards already contain open -source malware, and the shadow downloads that the bypass safety controls increased by 32.8% in the past year.
Beyond the targeted attacks, the persistence of obsolete dependencies remains a critical problem: 80% of the apps of the applications have remained not corrected for more than a year despite the safer versions available. Meanwhile, three years after the infamous exploit Log4shell, 13% of LOG4J downloads are still vulnerable.
Acceleration of DevSecops: cultural and tool changes
Security is no longer a final control point in the development of software. It is an essential element of the development life cycle. In 2025, the Devsecops The adoption trend will continue to accelerate as organizations recognize the need for integrated, automated and proactive safety practices.
Traditional security models, which rely on the digitization of vulnerability at an advanced stage and manual intervention, will continue to be replaced by continuous integration of safety in development workflows. THE Cultural displacement to DevSecops Will rehash how the teams approach security. Developers, security engineers and operating teams break down silos, adopting “security as a code”, and Integrate security policies directly into the CI / CD pipelines.
At the same time, the progress of the tools make devsecops more effective. Automated safety tests, Real -time threat intelligenceAnd Vulnerability detection led by AI Help teams to identify and resolve risks without slowing down development. Integrated Software composition analysis (SCA) and Policies application tools Proactively block dangerous dependencies and reduce the risk of attacks on the supply chain.
As organizations evolve their DevSecops initiatives, success depends on a holistic approach – align culture, processes and automation to make security an inherent part of the development of modern software.
AI and Automatic learning: Application safety strategy pillars
AI and Automatic learning (ML) have become essential for modern security security, transforming how organizations detect, prevent and respond to threats. The detection of threats led by AI allows a real -time analysis of massive data sets to identify the anomalies and models of attack previously unknown that traditional safety tools could be missed.
Beyond detection, AI and ML security operations rationalize by automating repetitive tasks like dependencies cartographyVulnerability sorting and correction recommendations. Security teams can focus on high priority threats, while AI -led tools classify risks based on real world to reduce alert fatigue and improve response times.
Open Source software remains a key risk factor
Open Source software accelerates innovation, but its widespread use also has security risks. Maintaining OSS security requires real -time visibility and proactive update management. Many vulnerabilities persist because organizations do not monitor and do not update dependencies: 80% of obsolete components remain used Despite the available fixes.
To alleviate these risks, Automated SCA And the application of policies helps organizations to detect, block and correct vulnerabilities before reaching production.
Application safety as a continuous collaborative process
Developers play a central role in the security of modern applications. As Security changes leftThe teams must go beyond the audits after the fact and integrate security in daily development workflows. When developers are authorized to automated security tools, transparent policies and usable information, they can approach vulnerability To the point of code creation, reducing delays and security debt.
Collaboration between security and development teams is essential. Traditional security models often place security as an external guardian. Instead, a collaborative security culture guarantees that developers, DevopsAnd the security teams work together, using real-time feedback loops, online safety checks and safety railings in CI / CD pipelines.
By making security developers, organizations remove friction and increase adoption. Safety training, simplified risk assessments and Automated dependencies management Allow developers to write secure code without disturbing their workflow. In 2025, security is not only IT responsibility – it is a shared discipline throughout the development life cycle.
The growing role of software material invoices (SBOMS) in the security of the software supply chain
As software supply chain attacks become more sophisticated, transparency is no longer optional. A Sbom Provides a Detailed inventory of the components of an application Thus, organizations can follow dependencies, identify vulnerabilities and apply compliance requirements.
SBOMS transforms the security of the supply chain by allowing proactive risk management. Instead of rushing to assess the exposure when a Zero-day vulnerability Emerge, teams with up -to -date SBOM can instantly identify the affected components and deploy fixes faster.
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As applications safety challenges evolve in 2025, organizations must adopt automation, transparency and collaboration to stay ahead of threats. From start to finish SDLC Safety solutions provide the automation and intelligence necessary to navigate in this landscape.
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Sonatype life cycle Automation SCA to identify and resolve open source vulnerabilities at the start of the development life cycle.
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Sonat standard of the Sonat standard Bloches intentionally malicious components before downloading, preventing risky components from entering the software supply chains.
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Nexus Sonatype standard Provides a centralized repository to manage open source, internal and third parties.
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SONATYPE SBOM Manager generates and maintains precise SBOMs to follow dependencies and apply compliance.
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