
14/02/2025
State of Software Security v12: Don’t become complacent, but we’ve come a long way
Veracode’s latest State of Software Security report highlights that applications are, on average, more secure than ever.
Getting the negatives out the way first, the report warns about the devastating “domino effect” that one vulnerability can have on software across the globe.
One clear example of this in action was the SolarWinds attack in which hackers inserted malicious code into the company’s Orion software. Every company and organisation using Orion was left vulnerable—including Microsoft, Cisco, FireEye, Intel, NATO, the UK Government, European Parliament, and multiple US federal agencies.
On 12 May 2021, the Biden administration released an executive order introducing new regulations to improve the nation’s cybersecurity.
With the 12th edition of its annual report, Veracode set out to help leaders make informed decisions about how to improve their software security, minimise risk, and meet the new regulations. The result is 48 pages that are packed with useful insights.
In this article, we’ll cover just some of the highlights from Veracode State of Software Security Volume 12.