Category: Network Security

Introduction What is Static Application Security Testing (SAST)?  Static application testing is a concept that most software developers who have worked with any IDE are familiar with. It is what gives an alert when you try to use an undefined variable, the wrong variable type, unreachable methods, among others. Static Application Security Testing (SAST) is… Continue reading Detecting Security Vulnerabilities in Static code with Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

Static Code Analysis Static code analysis or Source code analysis is the method of debugging a program without running the code. Static analysis helps the programmers align with the standard code guidelines. It also helps in building an understanding of the code structure. Static analysis tools are a life saver for programmers who have to… Continue reading What is Static Code Analysis

What is a zero-day vulnerability? A zero-day vulnerability is a term to describe a security flaw in the software/system that is unknown to the vendor or developer. Only when the hacker has taken advantage of the vulnerability and attacked the system does the developer get to know of the zero-day attack. But, when that happens,… Continue reading Zero-day vulnerability – How to Detect and Prevent Unknown Attacks

What is SAST? Static Application Security Testing or SAST is an Application Security Tool that is frequently used to scan an application’s binary, source, or byte code during the development cycle or code reviews. A white-box testing tool can identify the root cause of vulnerabilities and help in remedying the underlying security defects. Many SAST… Continue reading SAST Tools: Everything You Need to Know