DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing)
A testing methodology that analyzes running applications for vulnerabilities by simulating external attacks.
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Related Application Security terms
OWASP
The Open Web Application Security Project — a nonprofit foundation focused on improving software security.
SAST (Static Application Security Testing)
A testing methodology that analyzes source code for security vulnerabilities without executing the program.
DevSecOps
An approach that integrates security practices within the DevOps process throughout the software development lifecycle.
CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery)
An attack that forces authenticated users to submit requests they did not intend, exploiting the trust a site has in the user's browser.