By The SAMM Project Team | May 7, 2025
Unlocking New Insights in Application Security
The world of software security evolves rapidly, with new challenges and best practices emerging every day. For organizations striving to build robust application security programs, the ability to compare practices and measure progress against industry peers is invaluable. This is where the SAMM Benchmark Report steps in—a comprehensive analysis based on real-world data that provides actionable insights into the current state of application security maturity.
Why This Report Matters
This report is more than just numbers and graphs. It’s a window into the strategies, strengths, and challenges faced by organizations of all sizes. By exploring key trends and scores across the five SAMM business functions, this report offers a clear view of how organizations are tackling application security. For instance, did you know that Operations consistently scores the highest, while Verification struggles to gain traction? Or that third-party assessments often yield higher maturity scores than self-assessments, defying expectations? These insights highlight both progress and areas for growth in the field.
Join Us in Building a Stronger Benchmark
As insightful as the current dataset is, we believe there’s even more to learn. Our goal is to grow the dataset to 100 contributions, enabling us to provide deeper, more granular analysis in future reports. This is where you come in. If your organization has conducted a SAMM assessment, we encourage you to share your dataset with us. By contributing, you’ll not only help us refine the benchmark but also play a key role in advancing the collective knowledge of application security practices worldwide. Sharing is simple, secure, and anonymized—ensuring your data is protected while contributing to a greater understanding of industry trends. Head over to our dataset submission page to share your data and join the growing community of SAMM practitioners working towards a safer digital future. Let’s reach 100 datasets together and make the next SAMM Benchmark Report the most insightful yet!
Read the Report
Curious to see how your organization compares? Visit our SAMM Benchmark Report page and discover where the industry stands—and where it’s headed.