The evolution of AppSec: Getting off the hamster wheel remains elusive

The article critiques the longstanding "scan-and-fix" pattern in application security and explores alternatives such as RASP, IAST, IDE-based scanning, and AI-driven fixes. Experts note RASP/IAST can provide visibility and runtime protection but face performance and integration limits; IDE scanning risks workflow disruption; AI may automate fixes but still follows the same reactive model. The consensus is not to discard scanning but to reduce noise and improve prioritization, contextualized alerts, and remediation policies so organizations can focus resources on the most important fixes.