AppSec metrics fail, Mend.io’s Risk Reduction Dashboard fixes it

Today, we’re introducing our Risk Reduction Dashboard. This is a new way for security leaders to quantify their AppSec program’s impact, prioritize high-value fixes, and prove ROI with data-backed insights that go beyond raw vulnerability counts.

The shift from counting to impact

Security teams are drowning in metrics that don’t matter. Traditional dashboards show thousands of vulnerabilities but fail to answer the questions that drive real progress: Which fixes will reduce the most risk? How much effort can we save? Where should we focus first?

The result? AppSec teams struggle to justify investments, developers waste time on low-impact fixes, and executives see security as a cost center rather than a value driver.

Quantify your security transformation

The Risk Reduction Dashboard bridges the gap between current state chaos and optimized efficiency. By showing both where you are and where you could be, it transforms AppSec from an endless backlog into an achievable roadmap.

• Measure potential impact — See exactly how much you could reduce findings and remediation effort by enabling reachability analysis, automated fixes, and other optimization features
• Focus on what matters — Identify the specific applications and projects that will deliver the greatest risk reduction when addressed
• Prove ROI instantly — Use built-in calculations to show leadership results like these from a current Mend.io customer: “Enabling these features cuts our backlog by 23% and saves 15+ developer hours a month.”

For teams ready to demonstrate value

Whether you’re a CISO reporting to the board, an AppSec manager fighting for budget, or a security engineer trying to drive developer adoption, the Risk Reduction Dashboard provides the ammunition you need.

By shifting the narrative from “we found 10,000 vulnerabilities” to “we can eliminate 4,000 real risks by taking these specific actions,” you reframe security as strategic, measurable, and aligned with business objectives.

Beyond metrics to meaningful progress

Unlike competitor dashboards that stop at asset coverage and violation tracking, Mend.io’s Risk Reduction Dashboard creates a direct line from detection to remediation to value. It doesn’t just show you problems — it shows you the path to solving them efficiently.

The dashboard highlights:

• Current vs. optimized finding counts across applications and projects
• Time savings from automated remediation with Mend Renovate and AI powered fixes
• Percentage reduction achievable through reachability filtering
• Specific steps to maximize your security ROI

This isn’t another reporting tool. It’s your roadmap to a more efficient, effective AppSec program.

Available now for Mend.io customers

The Risk Reduction Dashboard is now available to all Mend.io customers, providing immediate visibility into optimization opportunities across your entire application portfolio.

Security leaders can finally answer the question that’s plagued AppSec for years: “What’s the real impact of our security program?” With quantifiable risk reduction metrics and clear prioritization guidance, the answer is now at your fingertips.

Learn more about the Risk Reduction Dashboard