Whitepaper · from Legit Security
AppSec in the Age of AI
AI is not only revolutionizing how software gets built, it’s also transforming the makeup of software itself, and radically altering what it means to secure software.

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- Legit Security
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- Cybersecurity
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- 1 Jun 2026
About this whitepaper
AI is not only revolutionizing how software gets built, it’s also transforming the makeup of software itself, and radically altering what it means to secure software.
What is changing, and how should security evolve? And beyond all the fear and uncertainty, what are the opportunities? How can security take advantage of these changes to solve some of the long-standing AppSec problems and make the process more efficient and effective?
Read our new whitepaper to get insights into and advice on:
- The changes to software development, and software itself, instigated by AI
- The risks introduced by AI-led software development
- The AI-related shifts in AppSec requirements
- The opportunities for AppSec improvements that AI is unearthing
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