Cloud Security Podcast Why Security Can Be Stricter: A Zero Trust Approach to AppSec with AI
Jul 15, 2025
Amit Chita, Field CTO at Mend.io and former founder of Atom Security, dives into the dynamic intersection of AI and application security. He explores how AI agents are reshaping the Software Development Lifecycle, triggering the need for a stricter Zero Trust approach. The conversation highlights new vulnerabilities posed by generative AI and the necessity of adapting security practices accordingly. Amit also discusses licensing complexities and the challenges of balancing rapid development with robust security measures in an evolving tech landscape.
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Defining AI Native Software
- AI native software builds its core value around AI making decisions rather than simply adding AI features.
- This transition means AI increasingly shapes user experience rather than being a peripheral feature.
AI Speeds Software Development
- AI accelerates software development with agents generating large code blocks quickly.
- The SDLC retains core steps but requires stronger security focus and faster reviews to keep pace.
Be Stricter With AI Agents
- Security teams can adopt stricter policies as AI agents can fix more issues than human developers.
- Automate security remediation cycles by enabling agents to interpret and act on security findings.