SAST (Static Application Security Testing)

Static Application Security Testing (SAST), is a method that checks for security flaws in code before it reaches production. It is a security method used to analyze source code for vulnerabilities at an early stage of the SDLC. It’s different from dynamic testing, which focuses on running applications, SAST is performed without executing code. This makes this testing a “white-box” approach where testers have access to the internal structure of the application.

At this point it helps the organization to not only help protect against future breaches but also prevents costly remediation efforts down the line. Further, when we integrate this process into the CI/CD pipeline, SAST becomes part of DevSecOps (an approach that ensures security is considered at every stage of development).