What is Static Application Security Testing (SAST)? Static Application Security Testing · SAST

Understanding SAST#

SAST tools inspect raw codebases inside CI/CD pipelines, matching abstract syntax trees against known security antipatterns to catch vulnerabilities prior to compilation.

Everyday Analogy#

A spell-checker scanning a book manuscript for grammatical flaws before the printing press begins stamping physical copies.

Practical Applications#

• Automated pre-commit hooks intercepting accidental AWS key commits
• Scanning custom WordPress plugins for SQL injection and unsafe input handling