Application Security Testing (AST) Explained

This article explains application security testing (AST), detailing why it matters and outlining key testing approaches—SCA, SAST, DAST, and IAST—along with the role of Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) in consolidating findings and reducing noise. It highlights common vulnerabilities based on the OWASP Top 10 and recommends best practices, including a controlled shift-left approach, continuous testing in CI/CD, incident response planning, and staying current with threats. The piece concludes by promoting Cycode’s unified platform for visibility, prioritization, and remediation across the SDLC.