Share Full episode and show notes Application security AI Code Security: Why AppSec Must Evolve for the Era of AI-Generated Code – WC #1 AI coding assistants are accelerating development and overwhelming AppSec. Learn how AI-generated code increases risk, why old security workflows break down, and how guardrails, context, and autofix can reshape secure software delivery. Thank you to our sponsor for this webcast, Apiiro! If AI is accelerating your development but your AppSec program still works like it’s 2019, you’re already behind. Register for an upcoming SC Media webcast at https://scworld.com/webcasts and learn how security leaders are rebuilding AppSec for the AI era. June 18, 2026 Full Segment Notes AI coding assistants are accelerating development and overwhelming AppSec. Learn how AI-generated code increases risk, why old security workflows break down, and how guardrails, context, and autofix can reshape secure software delivery. Thank you to our sponsor for this webcast, Apiiro! If AI is accelerating your development but your AppSec program still works like it’s 2019, you’re already behind. Register for an upcoming SC Media webcast at https://scworld.com/webcasts and learn how security leaders are rebuilding AppSec for the AI era. Key Moments 0:00 - Introduction & Why AI Changes AppSec 02:10 - Why Developers Are Already Overwhelmed 04:10 - How AI Coding Assistants Multiply Risk 07:10 - More Code, More Pull Requests, More Findings 09:20 - Trust, Provenance & AI-Generated Code 11:40 - Why Traditional AppSec Workflows Break 14:50 - The Need for a New AppSec Model 17:00 - AI Risk vs Business Pressure to Ship Faster 20:00 - Why “Scan More” Won’t Solve This 22:10 - Context Matters More Than Code Alone 24:00 - How AI Can Help with Threat Modeling 27:00 - Guardrails, ASPM & IDE-Native Security 29:00 - The Rise of Contextual Security Engineering 31:30 - Secure-by-Design in the AI Era 34:00 - Why Developer Experience Matters 36:20 - Reducing Noise & Building Developer Trust 39:00 - AI for Autofix, Review & Risk Reduction 42:00 - Measuring Success: Fewer Findings, Better Outcomes 45:10 - What CISOs Should Expect Next 48:00 - The Future of AppSec with AI 51:20 - Final Takeaways Host Adrian Sanabria @sawaba https://adriansanabria.com Show More Stay in the Know, No Smoke and Mirrors – Join Our Newsletter Get expert insights and technical breakdowns straight to your inbox. Join Now Related Segments Application security Why Does It Matter Who or What Created the Code? – Matias Madou – ASW #387 DevSecOps AI-Generated Code Security Risks: Why “Vibe Coding” Can Break Your App – WC #1 Application security Scanner Results Are a Starting Point. Here’s What Comes Next. – Federico Kirschbaum – ASW #386 Related Content Application security India temporarily blocks Telegram over exam fraud concerns Exposure management Securing the model: Protecting AI systems from compromise Application security Docker security scanner uses AI to help explain, fix vulnerabilities You can skip this ad in 5 seconds