While the specifics for security testing vary for applications, web applications, and APIs, a holistic and proactive applications security strategy is essential for all three types. There are six core types of testing that every security professional should know about to secure their applications, regardless of what phase they are in in development or deployment. In this article, we will Continue reading...
Static Application Security Testing (SAST): Analyzes source code or binaries to identify vulnerabilities without executing the application. Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST): Tests a running application for vulnerabilities by simulating attacks and assessing how the application responds. Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST): Combines aspects of SAST and DAST by analyzing code during runtime to identify vulnerabilities in real-time. Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP): Monitors and protects applications in real-time during execution, blocking attacks as they occur. Software Composition Analysis (SCA): Scans third-party libraries and components for known vulnerabilities and license issues. Penetration Testing: Simulates real-world attacks to find security weaknesses through manual and automated testing techniques.
