Enterprise security with AlphaSAST
As the number of applications and systems in enterprises grows, so does the need for effective security measures. One such measure is static application security testing (SAST) scanning. SAST scanning is an automated process of detecting application source code vulnerabilities before deployment. According to Gartner “Static application security testing (SAST) is a set of technologies designed to analyze application source code, byte code and binaries for coding and design conditions that are indicative of security vulnerabilities”.
It has become an integral part of the security testing process in modern-day software development. In this blog, we’ll discuss the benefits of SAST scanning and how it can benefit your enterprise.
What is SAST scanning?
SAST scanning is a type of code analysis that analyzes an application’s source code for vulnerabilities. It is performed during the development phase, aiming to detect security flaws before the application is released to production.
AlphaSAST scanning is automated and relies on predefined sets of rules to identify vulnerabilities in the source code. These rules include identifying security issues such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), buffer overflow, and more.
Benefits of SAST scanning
Cost-effective
One of the most significant benefits of SAST scanning is that it is cost-effective. AlphaSAST scanning can identify vulnerabilities early in the development process, which is much cheaper than identifying and fixing vulnerabilities later in the software development life cycle.
The cost of repairing a vulnerability discovered during development is a fraction of the cost of fixing the same vulnerability in production. Additionally, the cost of a data breach can be catastrophic, and SAST scanning can help prevent such incidents.
Improved software quality
SAST scanning improves software quality by identifying security issues that might lead to software malfunctions, downtime, or crashes.
SAST scanning ensures the application is more secure and reliable and performs as expected by detecting vulnerabilities early in development. This can lead to higher customer satisfaction, increased productivity, and improved business processes.
Early Detection of Security Vulnerabilities:
One of the most significant benefits of SAST scanning is the early detection of security vulnerabilities. By scanning your source code, SAST tools can identify potential security flaws before they become significant issues.
This early detection allows developers to address the issues before they reach production, saving your organization time and money in the long run.
Improved Code Quality:
SAST scanning can also help improve the overall quality of your code. By scanning your code, SAST tools can identify areas that need improvement, such as coding standards violations, dead code, and redundant practices.
AlphaSAST
After considering various SAST tools such as Rapid7, Acuentix, Invicti, and Intruder, we at AUXIN have launched AlphaSAST. A software best suited for your application security and other security needs. The following criterion summarizes why we are the best at the game.
We use Unauthenticated and authenticated scans that go beyond OWASP10. A significant edge that Auxin has over our competitors is that we allow scans behind a firewall. So, no loophole gets unchecked. To minimize the challenges mentioned above, AUXIN allows vendor and consultant mode.
This will enable stakeholders and company developers to have shared access to the tool, so their concerns regarding privacy and confidentiality get resolved. We try out best to minimize false positives as much as we can and provide industry-specific scan and test results. AlphaSAST allows applications to scale more significantly without lowering their security. You can read more about Auxin and our services at auxin.io.