Application Security Testing (AST): SAST, DAST, IAST and SCA
Application security testing with SAST, DAST, IAST and SCA: compare methods, see how each finds vulnerabilities, and pick tools that fit your CI/CD.
Summary: A security testing method that attacks running web applications from the outside - without access to the source code. DAST simulates real attackers and identifies vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, XSS, and misconfigured servers that remain undetected by static code analysis.
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M.Sc. in IT Security with more than 5 years of experience in offensive security analysis. Leads the delivery of penetration tests, specializing in web applications, network infrastructure, reverse engineering and hardware security. Responsible for several responsible disclosures.
