The application security landscape is always growing and changing. 2025 will be no different. Staying ahead is more vital than ever amid new vulnerabilities and shifting technological and political landscapes.

Join Akto and Gartner Analyst Aaron Lord for a dynamic fireside chat on the biggest trends in application security in 2025. Reflect on the key lessons of 2024 and uncover what’s coming in 2025.

Discover 2025’s top predictions, including:

• Emerging Threats: The next wave of attacks and how to stay ahead.

• AI in appsec (more than a buzzword): How AI will transform vulnerability detection and management

• DevSecOps Evolution: Will enterprises finally move to proactive security at scale?

• Regulatory Trends: What changes enterprises must prepare for

About the Speaker

Aaron Lord

Aaron Lord is a Sr. Director Analyst at Gartner, specializing in software engineering security, DevSecOps, supply chain security, and vulnerability management. With over a decade of experience, Aaron has secured critical applications at Vimeo, Workday, and Zappos (an Amazon company).

A former member of WhiteHat Security’s Threat Research Center, Aaron is passionate about secure coding, penetration testing, and the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (S-SDLC). He has led security training for developers and emerging professionals, helping organizations strengthen their security posture.

Aaron’s expertise spans web and network security, reverse engineering, and a wide range of technologies, including Apache, Nginx, Python, Ruby on Rails, and Metasploit. His insights drive innovation and inspire action in the cybersecurity and DevSecOps communities.