AI is shipping code faster than security was built to handle
Snyk has entered the AI-powered penetration testing market with a new product designed to address the security gap created by the rapid pace of AI-generated code deployment. The tool, announced on May 29, 2026, aims to help enterprises identify vulnerabilities in code that is being shipped faster than traditional security measures can handle. As AI tools accelerate development, security teams struggle to keep up, leading to increased risk. Snyk's solution automates penetration testing to match the speed of AI-driven development, though specific pricing and availability details were not disclosed in the excerpt. The product targets the growing need for security tools that can operate at the velocity of modern software development.
Developers face increased security risks as AI accelerates code deployment beyond traditional safeguards.