Security reviews delaying every release: Changes wait weeks for security approval, missing market windows
Compliance requirements slowing delivery: SOC 2, ISO, HIPAA, PCI, or GDPR requirements add months to projects
Vendor risk concerns blocking partnerships: Procurement won't approve vendors due to security questionnaires and audit requirements
AI usage blocked due to governance fears: Teams want to use AI but can't due to data privacy and compliance uncertainty
Unclear ownership of security controls: No one knows who's responsible for implementing and maintaining security requirements
Audit findings causing rework: Post-release audits find gaps, requiring expensive remediation



