Introduction to Dynamic Application Security Testing
In November 2023, Veracode rolled out a beta of its Automated Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) product known as DAST Essentials. The tool is heavily engineered with an eye toward highly effective integration with the integrated development environment (IDE). This means it represents a more efficient and streamlined way by which developers can find security vulnerabilities during the actual process of development.
Features and Capabilities of Veracode DAST Essentials
DAST Essentials makes security testing more accessible and proactive by scanning web applications in real-time as they are developed. With this tool, it is guaranteed that the IDEs integrate it, meaning security checks are performed on a continuous basis, and there is a lesser chance of overlooking vulnerabilities late in the development process. Other companies have developed similar DAST tools.
Besides DAST Essentials, Veracode also developed a Veracode GitHub application that enhances the automation and integration capabilities of the security testing suite. This application allows users to configure Veracode's DAST tool to automatically scan code as it is committed to a repository. It's particularly helpful to DevOps teams that use GitHub since it will ensure that the security testing gets integrated into their CI/CD pipeline. Through automatic security scans that are conducted with each update of code, developers can immediately identify and fix vulnerabilities before such code is merged into the main branch.
Veracode GitHub Application and CI/CD Integration
Integration of DAST Essentials with the GitHub application shows how committed Veracode is towards easy security testing and direct integration with the development workflow. The end purpose of these solutions is to reduce the time and effort needed for manual testing through the automation of security tests and their integration into the daily developmental cycle and the overall security posture of an application. This comes in very handy with firms following a shift-left security approach whereby security is integrated early into the software development lifecycle.
The most recent study by Coherent Market Insights is on the growth projections of the dynamic application security testing industry from 2025-2032. In 2025, the market will grow slowly as the top players will take more strategies.
Enterprises are using third-party applications and cloud computing at a fast pace to speed up corporate processes, which is expected to further develop the market. Companies are also utilizing dynamic application security testing technology to reduce the risk of cyberattacks. High deployment costs will be a negative growth factor for the dynamic application security testing market.
North America is likely to be the leading region in the dynamic application security testing market during the forecast period, primarily due to the high adoption of security solutions by security testing service providers. The United States has the most advanced information technology services industry in North America.
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