application security

GitLab 19.2: Agentic DevSecOps Tackles the AI Code Backlog

GitLab 19.2: Agentic DevSecOps Tackles the AI Code Backlog

AI, Application Development, Automation, DevSecOps, Enterprise Software /

GitLab 19.2 introduces agentic automation designed to clear the review and security backlog that AI-generated code creates. Key features include Dependency Scanning Auto-Remediation, Security Review Flow, and Custom Flows, all governed by native audit trails and approval gates. ECI Research data shows why this architectural bet aligns with where enterprise engineering pain actually sits.

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Baz Planner Targets AI Code Governance at the Source

Baz Planner Targets AI Code Governance at the Source

AI, Application Development, Application Security, DevOps, Machine Learning /

Baz announced Baz Planner, a pre-code gateway that intercepts AI-generated code at the planning stage to eliminate vulnerabilities before they are written. The company also closed a $9M seed extension, bringing total funding to $17M. ECI Research identifies AI code governance as the top enterprise security investment priority heading into 2026.

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AI Code Visibility Gap Widens as Production Use Hits 44.7%

AI Code Visibility Gap Widens as Production Use Hits 44.7%

AI, AI Governance, Application Development, DevSecOps /

Flux’s AI Code Generation Reality Check finds nearly half of organizations are running AI-generated code in production, while 35% can’t ship it confidently due to inadequate visibility. ECI Research examines the governance and tooling gaps this creates, and what engineering leaders should do next.

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Outpost24 Brings AI to DAST Authentication Configuration

Outpost24 Brings AI to DAST Authentication Configuration

Application Development, Application Security, DevSecOps /

Outpost24 has launched AI-powered authentication for its Scale DAST platform, replacing script-based configuration with natural-language instructions executed by an AI agent. The move targets one of the most persistent operational barriers to authenticated scanning at scale. ECI Research analyst coverage examines the business case, competitive implications, and what security and DevSecOps teams should evaluate.

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