Static Application Security Testing
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) refers to an automated security testing technique performed on application's source code during development. It detects vulnerabilities early in the software development lifecycle, enabling developers to address issues before they become costly and time-consuming to fix. SAST tools analyze code structure, logic flow, and data handling to identify potential security weaknesses. By integrating SAST into the continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline, organizations can enhance their software's overall security posture while ensuring faster release cycles. This fits into the Software/Software Testing/Security Testing hierarchy by focusing on identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities within the application codebase during the testing phase of development.