The complexities of modern application security are undeniable. As software architectures become more intricate and development pipelines more diverse, the challenges of visibility, prioritization, and risk management grow exponentially. We believe the recent Gartner® Innovation Insight for Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) report shines a light on how organizations can address these challenges — and OX Security is proud to be a part of this critical conversation.
Why ASPM Matters Now More Than Ever
The Gartner report highlights a significant evolution in application security: the growing need for ASPM solutions to unify data, streamline processes, and provide actionable insights across the software development lifecycle (SDLC). According to Gartner, “By 2027, 80% of organizations in regulated verticals utilizing AppSec testing will incorporate some form of ASPM, in contrast to the current adoption rate of 29%.” it’s clear to us that the future of AppSec hinges on tools that break down silos and enable smarter, faster decision-making.
ASPM tools are no longer just “nice-to-have” additions; they are foundational to managing today’s sprawling attack surfaces. From correlating data across static, dynamic, and software composition analysis (SCA) tools to automating policy enforcement, ASPM empowers teams to focus on the vulnerabilities that matter most.
Why we believe OX Security Stands Out in ASPM
At OX Security, we’ve built our platform to address the following challenges:
- Unmatched Visibility: By unifying data from every corner of the SDLC — repositories, pipelines, APIs, cloud environments, and more — OX provides a holistic view of application security postures.
- Precision Prioritization: Not all vulnerabilities are created equal. OX leverages reachability and exploitability analysis to filter noise and identify the 5% of issues that truly matter.
- Legacy and Modern Coverage: Whether your organization runs on legacy applications or cloud-native architectures, OX integrates seamlessly to support all environments.
- Streamlined Workflows: By consolidating fragmented tools into a single, actionable dashboard, OX eliminates inefficiencies and enables AppSec and DevOps teams to collaborate effectively.
Solving AppSec’s Persistent Challenges
We feel the Gartner report underscores several persistent pain points in AppSec—areas where in our opinion OX excels:
- Breaking Down Silos: Disconnected tools and teams lead to missed vulnerabilities and wasted effort. OX bridges gaps by centralizing data and enabling cross-team collaboration.
- Focusing on Impact: Traditional tools overwhelm teams with excessive alerts. OX ensures that every flagged issue comes with context, reducing false positives and improving remediation rates.
- Supporting Diverse Pipelines: From legacy systems to cutting-edge CI/CD workflows, OX adapts to your organization’s unique needs, ensuring that security doesn’t become a bottleneck.
Preparing for the Future of AppSec
We feel the Gartner report makes one thing clear: ASPM is the path forward for organizations seeking to manage application security at scale. OX Security is proud to provide a platform that aligns with the vision mentioned by Gartner for what ASPM can — and should — achieve.
In today’s fast-paced development environments, the overwhelming volume of application security issues can paralyze organizations. We believe the findings by Gartner echo what we’ve seen firsthand: 95% of AppSec issues are irrelevant. Traditional, generic prioritization mechanisms fail to differentiate between low-risk noise and truly critical vulnerabilities, creating inefficiencies that siphon valuable time and resources.
Signs of generic prioritization are evident in most organizations — critical risks buried under a sea of alerts, overwhelmed teams, and unresolved vulnerabilities lingering in production. These practices not only inflate workloads but also compromise an organization’s ability to respond to real threats effectively.
OX Security takes a different approach, empowering organizations to implement end-to-end risk visibility and traceability across the entire software lifecycle. From the initial stages of design to code creation, deployment, and runtime, our platform ensures risks are assessed in context, providing actionable insights based on real-world impact. This level of visibility enables teams to zero in on the 5% of issues that truly matter — those that threaten operational integrity, data security, or compliance obligations.
As the attack surface continues to expand, the need for intelligent, integrated, and impactful solutions will only grow. With OX Security, organizations can simplify complexity, prioritize effectively, and build resilience into their application ecosystems. By focusing on what truly matters, we’re not just keeping pace with the future of AppSec — we’re defining it.
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Gartner, Innovation Insight: Application Security Posture Management, Giles Williams, Aaron Lord, Dionisio Zumerle, 9 January 2025
Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product, or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designations. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved.
Gartner, Innovation Insight: Application Security Posture Management, Giles Williams, Aaron Lord, Dionisio Zumerle, 9 January 2025
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