DevSecOps teams are ramping up the use of AI coding tools, but they've got serious concerns - AI-generated code is causing major security headaches and slowing down development processes

Nine-in-ten developers reported using AI coding tools daily, highlighting benefits in the development lifecycle. However, two-thirds express serious concerns about the security of AI-generated code.

Jason Schmitt, CEO of Black Duck, urged that AI should be invested in rather than feared, stressing the need for proper guardrails to ensure data protection.

85% of respondents have measures to address AI-generated code challenges, but fewer than 25% feel 'very confident' in their testing policies and processes.

The primary DevSecOps security testing priorities are information sensitivity, adhering to industry best practices, and simplifying testing configurations through automation.

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