Identify Vulnerabilities in Source Code
SAST tools analyze source code to identify vulnerabilities like SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and insecure practices during development. Detecting issues early reduces costs and ensures secure application delivery.
5 Common Issues Addressed by SAST
- SQL injection vulnerabilities exposing sensitive data.
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) risks compromising user information.
- Insecure code patterns like hardcoded credentials or missing validation.
- Undetected logical flaws in the code leading to exploitable bugs.
- Lack of static code analysis causing late detection of security issues.
Why Needs to Be Adopted
Vulnerabilities in source code are costly to fix once an application is in production. By shifting security left, SAST minimizes the risk of exposing users and systems to attacks, saving resources and maintaining trust.
How AquilaX Offers This
AquilaX SAST integrates seamlessly into CI/CD workflows, conducting static analysis to detect vulnerabilities in real-time. Its advanced AI reduces false positives, allowing developers to focus on critical issues.
Use Cases for SAST
- Identify vulnerabilities like SQL Injection, XSS, and insecure code patterns during development.
- Ensure secure code is written before deployment to production.
- Integrate static code analysis directly into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
- Automate vulnerability detection to reduce manual security reviews.
- Enforce secure coding practices across the development lifecycle.