Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) is a method used to identify security vulnerabilities in web applications while they are running. It simulates attacks on the software to detect weaknesses that could be exploited by hackers. Unlike code analysis, which examines the source code, DAST tests the application from an outside perspective, like a user would. This helps ensure that applications are secure from threats in real-world scenarios, providing insights into how they perform under potential attacks and allowing developers to fix issues before they can be exploited.