Why Java Developers Need to Help Their CTO Prioritise Security in 2025

If you’re a Java developer, you probably feel sandwiched between frameworks nearing end-of-life, fresh Log4j headlines and endless security patch cycles. Fixing one vulnerability only to uncover another can feel like running on a treadmill.

That’s why we released The Busy CTO’s Guide to Java Application Security Risks—a strategic resource aimed at getting your managers on the same page. It’s designed specifically for CTOs, CISOs and IT decision-makers. But here’s a thought: you should read it—and share it with your manager.

Why This Guide Matters to Developers

• You’re firefighting unsupported frameworks: Tools like Spring Boot 2.7 and Jakarta EE 8 are in—or fast approaching—end of life, cutting off security updates.
• Legacy threats won’t stay buried: Even after major headlines fade, vulnerabilities like Log4j still surface in new contexts.
• Supply chain vulnerabilities are nowhere near slowing: Attacks on Java dependencies rose 633% in 2024, adding risk to every build.
• Serialization weaknesses linger: These aren’t just edge-case issues—they continue to slip through and bite production systems.

When leadership treats security as a checkbox, developers often bear the brunt—burnout, patches and feature delays.

What the Guide Covers (For Your CTO)

The guide isn’t written for you, but knowing what’s inside helps you advocate effectively:

• The financial and reputational cost of breaches (breaches now average over $4.8M).
• A phase-by-phase roadmap that frames security as a long-term investment, not just firefighting.
• Why upfront security investment frees developer time and lowers incident rates.

What You Can Do Right Now

1. Read the guide for context—it’ll help you understand what decisions might soon be made.
2. Share it with your CTO or manager—“Here’s a business-grade brief on risks I’m dealing with daily.”
3. Discuss how investment in security tools could free up developer time for innovation, not cleanup.

TL;DR for Java Dev Teams

• Developers are on the front lines—but you need executive backing to manage risk properly.
• This guide gives your leaders the language, data and roadmap they need to act.
• By sharing it, you bridge the gap between daily highlights and strategic investment.

Final Thoughts

As a developer, you can’t solve enterprise-wide security challenges on your own. But you can help push the conversation forward.

Download The Busy CTO’s Guide to Java Application Security Risks, read it yourself for context, and then share it with your manager. It’s a practical way to make sure the risks you face daily get the executive attention—and budget—they deserve.

The Busy CTRO’s Guide to Java Application Security Risks

We created The Busy CTO’s Guide to Java Application Security Risks—a quick, no-fluff resource to help leaders understand the current threat landscape and prepare a proactive security strategy.

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