The way software is developed is changing rapidly. The adoption of artificial intelligence for code generation has accelerated deliveries, reduced manual effort, and transformed the role of developers. At the same time, it has increased risks related to vulnerabilities introduced automatically and on a large scale.

In this new scenario, application security needs to evolve. This is where the concept of AppSec agentic gains relevance, especially when supported by platforms like Checkmarx, which operate continuously throughout the whole SDLC.

What AppSec agentic means

AppSec agentic represents a shift in posture from traditional application security. Instead of ad-hoc and reactive analyses, this approach uses intelligent agents that operate continuously, contextually, and integrated into the development flow.

With AppSec agentic, security starts to:

• Act during code writing
• Understand the context of the application and architecture
• Prioritize risks based on real impact
• Guide corrections practically for developers

A Checkmarx applies this concept by integrating code analysis, dependencies, infrastructure, and APIs into a unified risk view.

AI in development and the new AppSec challenge

Generative AI tools produce functional code in seconds. However, this code can carry insecure patterns, vulnerable dependencies, or logic flaws difficult to identify manually.

Without adequate controls, organizations end up simply accelerating risk introduction. The Checkmarx operates exactly at this point, analyzing code generated by humans or AI with the same depth, ensuring that speed does not come with exposure.

Why traditional metrics no longer work

Historically, AppSec was measured by the volume of scans or the number of vulnerabilities found. In modern environments, these metrics have lost operational relevance.

AppSec agentic proposes indicators closer to real impact, such as:

• Vulnerabilities avoided before commit
• Reduction of rework in late SDLC phases
• Less noise for developers
• Increased adherence to secure standards

A Checkmarx provides this visibility by correlating technical findings with business context, helping teams focus on what really matters.

Security integrated into the developer’s flow

One of the pillars of AppSec agentic is to operate where the code is born. Instead of interrupting flows, security becomes a natural part of the teams’ daily lives.

With the Checkmarx, organizations can:

• Integrate security into IDEs and CI/CD pipelines
• Analyze proprietary code, open source, and infrastructure as code
• Prioritize risks based on exploitability and impact
• Provide clear and actionable guidance for correction

This reduces friction between development and security and increases the overall efficiency of the SDLC.

AppSec agentic throughout the entire SDLC

As the development cycle becomes more automated and AI-driven, AppSec needs to keep up with this evolution in all phases.

A Checkmarx covers everything from code creation to production delivery, offering:

• Continuous risk visibility
• Consolidation of different types of tests in a single platform
• Centralized governance for distributed teams
• Support for complex and regulated environments

This model allows scaling development without compromising security or control.

Final considerations

The future of AppSec is not about adding more isolated tools, but in applying intelligence continuously and contextually. In a world where AI accelerates development, only agentic approaches can keep security at the same pace.

With the Checkmarx, organizations can protect the AI-driven SDLC, measure the real impact of AppSec, and transform security into a natural part of the development process.

The evolution of development requires a new approach to application security.

With the Checkmarx, Nova8 supports companies and partners in building modern AppSec strategies that align with the reality of an AI-driven SDLC.