Companies are aware that they need to identify any security vulnerabilities present in their products early on in the process, which is why SAST and DAST are quickly becoming integral parts of software development processes.
It is a type of white-box testing that requires access to the source code in order to function correctly. SAST can identify various types of security vulnerabilities, including software flaws and weaknesses such as input validation, stack buffer overflows, and SQL injection. SAST does not require a running system to perform assessments and works as an extensible security testing method.
It is a type of black-box testing where tests are performed from outside a functioning application. An application or software is validated in its running state when the application has gone into production or entered runtime. Testers follow a hacker's approach in order to find out different security vulnerabilities missed by other testing techniques.
We should consider these factors while comparing different SAST and DAST tools:
False Positives
Look for the data and stats that indicate false positives encountered by users, and analyze how easy or difficult it is to manage these false positives when they occur.
IDE Integration
Analyze each tool to make sure it integrates with your existing development environments. It will impact how your team uses development and security testing methods and show how disruptive testing is to the SDLC.
Automation
Analyze the extent to which static testing can be automated within the development environment. Traditionally, SAST has been considered a manual application security testing method, and hence its automation can improve efficiency conclusively.
QASource can be a go-to partner to help your team choose the appropriate SAST and DAST tools that are most suitable for your application’s requirements. Contact QASource today to manage your security testing needs and compliance requirements.
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