Overview
DevSecOps + LLM tools absolutely can compress security feedback loops, but they sit on top of already-tight security and IT budgets. Industry data shows security averages ~10% of IT spend, with application security a growing slice of that, but budgets are not infinite. For most organizations, LLM-augmented DevSecOps should land around 0.6–1.0% of the total IT budget, with clear diminishing returns beyond ~1.5%. The biggest risk right now is tool sprawl and skills dilution. Your goal should be to buy down risk and lead time, not to “AI everything” in your security infrastructure.
Market Hype Analysis
Table 1. Vendor promises vs market reality
| Vendor Promise | Operational Reality |
| “Integrate LLMs into every DevSecOps stage and eliminate your security bottlenecks” |
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