A new report from Veracode highlights a growing cybersecurity challenge: security debt. According to the State of Software Security Report 2026, 82% of organizations now carry security debt, meaning unresolved vulnerabilities are piling up faster than security teams can fix them. Even more concerning, 60% of that debt is considered critical, potentially leading to severe damage if exploited. Part of the problem is speed. Modern software development—especially with AI-assisted coding—is moving faster than remediation teams can keep up. The report also found: • 36% increase in high-risk vulnerabilities • Two-thirds of the most dangerous flaws come from third-party and open-source software The key takeaway: security teams can’t fix everything. The future of cybersecurity is prioritizing the vulnerabilities that pose real-world risk. For additional insights, Wade Baker from the Cyentia Institute is sharing deeper analysis on LinkedIn. This is Saturday Security with Peter Silva. Stay safe out there. https://www.wisdominterface.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-State-of-Software-Security-Report.pdf
