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Safeguard articles tagged "dast" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
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Application Security FAQ: A 2026 Guide
Clear answers to common application security questions in 2026 — what AppSec covers, how SAST, DAST, and SCA differ, the role of the OWASP Top 10, and how to prioritize fixes.
SAST vs DAST vs SCA: The Three Pillars of AppSec Explained
SAST reads your code, DAST attacks your running app, and SCA inspects your dependencies. Here is how the three application security testing methods differ, where each wins, and how to combine them.
DAST Tools List: The Dynamic Application Security Scanners That Matter
A practical DAST tools list for 2025: the open source and commercial scanners worth knowing, what each is good at, and how to fit DAST into your pipeline.
DAST vs SAST vs IAST: choosing the right testing method
SAST, DAST, and IAST each test different things. Here's how Checkmarx positions its platform, and where Safeguard's supply chain approach fits alongside it.
DAST Vendors Compared: Picking a Dynamic Scanning Tool
Choosing among DAST vendors hinges on how well the scanner authenticates, crawls modern apps and APIs, and fits into CI without turning into a manual chore.
DAST Automated Testing: How It Works and Why It Belongs in CI
A DAST automated test probes your running application for vulnerabilities the way an attacker would, on every build. Here is how it works and the benefits of wiring it into CI.
Checkmarx API Security: What It Does and How to Use It
Checkmarx API Security discovers your real API footprint — including shadow and zombie endpoints — and correlates static and dynamic findings. Here's how it fits an AppSec program.
Web Application Vulnerability Scanners, Compared
Web application vulnerability scanners range from free online URL checkers to full DAST platforms — here's how the categories differ and which one actually matches your risk.
API Scanner Tools: What to Look For
An API scanner tool needs to do more than replay a Postman collection against your endpoints. Here's what actually separates a useful API scanner from one that generates noise.
Security Testing Tools for Mobile Applications: What Actually Finds Bugs
A practitioner's guide to the security testing tools for mobile applications that matter — SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, and runtime instrumentation — and how to combine them without drowning in noise.
How an API Security Scanner Works and What to Use
An API security scanner automatically probes your endpoints for authentication, authorization, and injection flaws. Here is how they work and how to fit one into your pipeline.
App Vulnerability Scanner: How It Works and What to Use
An app vulnerability scanner automatically probes your application for known flaws and misconfigurations. Here is how the main types work and how to pick the right one.
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