Comparisons

Static vs Dynamic Analysis vs IAST

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A 3-set Venn diagram comparing SAST, DAST, and IAST security techniques, detailing static code checks, runtime black-box penetration tests, and in-memory instrumentation.
A 3-set Venn diagram comparing SAST, DAST, and IAST security techniques, detailing static code checks, runtime black-box penetration tests, and in-memory instrumentation.
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What it shows

  • SAST audits source code early without running the application.
  • DAST tests compiled endpoints from outside like a real attacker.
  • IAST embeds sensors into runtime memory to detect live vulnerabilities.

The takeaway

Use SAST in pull requests, DAST against test environments, and IAST to catch deep runtime vulnerabilities.

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