Malleum’s approach to conducting SAST/DAST/IAST assessments is designed to maximize the identification of vulnerabilities and enhance the security of your applications:
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Initial Setup and Configuration
We begin by configuring the SAST, DAST, and IAST tools to suit your specific application architecture and technology stack. This includes setting up the environment for static analysis to examine source code without executing it and dynamic analysis to test the application during runtime.
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SAST Execution and Analysis
Our team performs Static Application Security Testing to analyze the source code for vulnerabilities that could lead to security breaches. This step helps identify issues like input validation errors, insecure dependencies, and other common vulnerabilities that can be detected at the code level.
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DAST Execution and Runtime Analysis
We conduct Dynamic Application Security Testing to identify runtime vulnerabilities by interacting with the application while it is running. This approach is effective in detecting issues such as session management weaknesses, authentication problems, and other vulnerabilities that manifest during the application’s operation.
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IAST Integration and Interactive Testing
Interactive Application Security Testing combines elements of SAST and DAST, providing real-time feedback and analysis as the application runs. IAST tools are integrated into the testing environment to monitor the application’s behavior and identify security issues by observing interactions between the application and the test inputs.
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Vulnerability Assessment and Prioritization
All identified vulnerabilities from SAST, DAST, and IAST are compiled and assessed for their severity and potential impact on the application. This prioritization helps focus remediation efforts on the most critical security flaws.
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Reporting and Recommendations
A comprehensive report is provided, detailing all identified vulnerabilities, their potential impact, and actionable recommendations for remediation. This report serves as a guide for developers and security teams to address the identified issues.