In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, our reliance on mobile applications has increased dramatically. Yet, this rapid growth has also led to correspondingly soaring risks in security.

Getting management to back your application security plans can be a tough sell. Metrics are vital because they help you understand how effective your initial cybersecurity measures are and how to turn them into measurable data that's easy for everyone to understand. This article will explore how to use metrics to get the support you need and make your application security programs more effective.

New research from TechTarget’s Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) has identified that organizations’ application security programs struggle to keep up with the pace of software development, and it reveals best practices to secure modern software applications.

Scaling a risk-based AppSec program involves adapting your security practices to accommodate the growth and evolving needs of your business, while effectively managing and mitigating security risks.