Research Report

The Intelligent Software Development Era

A survey of 251 DevSecOps practitioners in Japan reveals the skills, tools, and strategies that can make or break a team's ability to deliver more secure software faster with AI in 2026 and beyond.

Cover of the Japan edition report, The Intelligent Software Development Era (2026 and beyond).
Cover of the Japan edition report, The Intelligent Software Development Era (2026 and beyond).
Chart on deployment frequency in production with 62% using AI in the SDLC for multiple daily deployments and a cadence breakdown.
Chart showing code source share: 39% AI-generated, 32% written from scratch, 29% copied from other sources.
Slide titled “AI Efficiency Paradox” about toolchain sprawl slowing collaboration.

Our annual survey of DevSecOps teams takes a close look at how AI will redefine DevSecOps in 2026 and beyond. How are the roles of DevSecOps professionals changing? What skills should they be honing? What is the current split between human and AI contributions in software development — and what do teams want it to be?

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