Glossary
Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
SAST reads your code looking for security mistakes - like a spell checker but for security bugs.
What is Static Application Security Testing (SAST)?
Analyzing application source code or binaries for security vulnerabilities without executing the code.
Why Should You Care?
SAST finds vulnerabilities early in development. It catches issues before code is even compiled.
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Real-World Example
SAST identifies hardcoded credentials in source code during a pull request review.
How to Protect Against Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
- 1.
Deploy SAST in CI/CD pipeline
- 2.
Train developers on SAST findings
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