Comparing DAST with other security testing approaches

There are several different approaches to application security testing, each with its strengths and weaknesses. In this section, we’ll compare DAST with other security testing approaches.

SAST

SAST is the process of analyzing the application’s source code to identify security vulnerabilities. Unlike DAST, which tests the application in a running state, SAST examines the application’s code and can detect vulnerabilities that may not be visible during runtime. However, SAST is limited by its inability to detect vulnerabilities that arise from user input or environmental factors.

IAST

IAST utilizes and combines the best features of SAST and DAST. IAST monitors the application during runtime and analyzes its behavior to detect vulnerabilities in real time. It also examines the application’s source code to detect vulnerabilities that may not be visible during runtime. However, IAST can be complex...