NeuralBlitz SAST (Static Application Security Testing)
SAST is an application security testing methodology that analyzes source code, bytecode, or binaries without executing the application. It identifies vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle.
Key Concepts
- Source code analysis
- Taint tracking
- Data flow analysis
- Pattern matching rules
- CI/CD integration
Common Use Cases
- Pre-commit scanning
- PR security checks
- Compliance requirements
- Security gates
- Vulnerability prioritization
Best Practices
- Integrate into CI/CD pipeline
- Tune rules to reduce noise
- Prioritize findings by severity
- Track remediation time
- Combine with DAST
Resources
- OWASP: owasp.org/www-community/Source_Code_Analysis_Tools
- Tools: Semgrep, CodeQL, SonarQube
- Related Skills: secure-coding, devsecops, dast