Security News > 2023 > April > DevSecOps: AI is reshaping developer roles, but it’s not all smooth sailing

A growing reliance on AI and ML. Among the key findings in GitLab's report was the fact that AI/ML adoption in software development and security workflows continues to accelerate, with 62% of software developers using AI/ML to check code - up from 51% in 2022 - while 53% are using bots in the testing process, compared to 39% last year.

In GitLab's 2022 Global DevSecOps Report, 54% of security respondents said they used two to five tools in their workflow, while 35% reported using six to 10; in 2023, these figures were 42% and 43%, respectively.

The study indicated a growing awareness of security as a shared responsibility among DevSecOps teams, with 71% of security professionals surveyed reporting that developers were capturing a quarter or more of all security vulnerabilities - up from 53% in 2022.

The report highlighted a shift toward cross-functional collaboration, with 38% of security professionals reporting being part of a team focused on security, compared to 29% in 2022.

In the press release about the report, David DeSanto, chief product officer at GitLab, said DevSecOps tools and methodologies could enable organizations to achieve better security and efficiency by consolidating toolchains and reducing costs, ultimately freeing up development teams to focus on mission-critical responsibilities and novel solutions.

Organizations should prioritize equipping their security teams with the necessary skills and tools to effectively leverage AI and ML in their software development and security workflows, maximizing the benefits of automation and improving efficiency.

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