The 2017 CISO Investment Blueprint analyzes survey responses from security decision makers on the current state of application security. The blueprint also features interviews with industry innovators, including Richard Rushing, CISO at Motorola Mobility, who shares his insights on appsec challenges and opportunities in 2017. Rushing discusses his background in security, moving from offense to defense, and his experience working with companies to implement secure coding practices, APIs, and flexible programming. He emphasizes the importance of awareness and early implementation of security measures in development processes. The blueprint is available for download, and readers are encouraged to share their thoughts and feedback on appsec challenges and opportunities in 2017.