Application security organizations are facing a steep disadvantage due to modern attackers, according to industry leaders surveyed at the end of 2016. CISOs and security decision-makers are concerned about application security in 2017, particularly breaking the cycle of being at a disadvantage against adversaries. To get ahead, they need to understand their spending and resource allocation priorities, as well as what the modern-day appsec landscape looks like. The survey aims to provide insights into how CISOs can break this cycle and stay ahead of attackers through interviews with innovative security leaders in the industry.