In organisations developing software-based products, responsibility is split: 50% of organisations assign security responsibility to CISOs, while 43% move security oversight to development teams.
In organisations developing software-based products, responsibility is split: 50% of organisations assign security responsibility to CISOs, while 43% move security oversight to development teams. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Checkmarx in May 2025. It covers topics including Application security. The original data appears in A CISO’s Guide to Steering AppSec in the Era of DevSecOps. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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In organisations developing software-based products, responsibility is split: 50% of organisations assign security responsibility to CISOs, while 43% move security oversight to development teams. This data was published by Checkmarx and covers Application security.
Where does this data come from?
This statistic comes from A CISO’s Guide to Steering AppSec in the Era of DevSecOps, published by Checkmarx on May 13, 2025. You can view the original report at https://checkmarx.com/ciso-guide-to-steering-appsec-in-the-era-of-devsecops/.
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