The application security landscape is rapidly evolving as organizations face increasingly sophisticated threats and shifting technology paradigms. In this session, we'll explore the key trends shaping application security in 2025, with a focus on artificial intelligence and API security. Learn how AI is redefining vulnerability detection, response and prevention, while API security emerges as a critical pillar in safeguarding interconnected systems.

In this session, Colin Bell, CTO, AppScan, HCLSoftware, will discuss how these trends are influencing the future of both DevOps and application security, highlighting current best practices. From leveraging AI-driven insights to fortifying API protection, this session will provide actionable knowledge for developers, security leaders and decision-makers alike.

The session will also cover: 

• The shifting threat landscape in application security;
• The role of AI in modern application security;
• Rise of DevOps.