In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, particularly within cloud-native and microservices environments, Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) has become essential for managing security risks, enforcing policies, and ensuring compliance throughout the software development lifecycle. ASPM offers a unified platform that aggregates data from various sources, such as code repositories and cloud environments, providing continuous visibility and assessment of an application's security posture. It achieves this by automating risk assessments, prioritizing vulnerabilities, enforcing security controls, and streamlining compliance reporting. Leading tools in this domain, like Arnica, Wiz, Phoenix Security Platform, OX Security Platform, Apiiro, and Black Duck, offer features such as real-time vulnerability detection, automated remediation, and seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines, making them indispensable for DevSecOps teams. These platforms not only enhance developer productivity by providing actionable feedback but also help organizations maintain business continuity by proactively managing risks and reducing alert fatigue. As threats become more sophisticated and regulatory demands increase, ASPM is transitioning from a "nice to have" to a "mission-critical" component of modern software development, enabling teams to ship secure software efficiently without sacrificing speed or compliance.