Shifting left might improve software security, but developers are becoming overwhelmed - communication barriers, tool sprawl, and 'vulnerability overload' is causing serious headaches for development teams
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The article discusses a study by AI security firm Pynt, which found that while 47% of enterprises have adopted a 'shift left' approach to software security, challenges like false positives and integration difficulties are limiting success. Many developers feel overwhelmed by vulnerabilities, and integration of security tools into workflows remains a major barrier. Pynt CEO Tzvika Shneider notes that despite efforts and tools, organizations struggle to achieve the expected security gains, raising concerns about the actual effectiveness of this strategy in reducing risks while potentially increasing complexity.
"Everyone talks about shifting left, but few are seeing the security gains they expected. Most organizations have tools in place, but they still struggle with noise, process friction, and developer resistance."
"AI accelerates how software is developed and shipped, forcing security to keep pace. The majority of companies that had shifted left turned to software tools to help, but integrating those tools within development workflows is a major barrier."
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