sast
Safeguard articles tagged "sast" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
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OWASP Path Traversal: How It Works and How to Stop It
Path traversal lets an attacker reach files outside a web app's intended directory using sequences like ../../etc/passwd — here's how it works and the fixes that actually close it.
SAST Tool Accuracy Benchmarks 2024: What the Data Actually Shows
Static Application Security Testing tools vary dramatically in accuracy. We analyze detection rates, false positive rates, and language coverage across leading SAST tools using standardized benchmarks.
Snyk vs Checkmarx Comparison
Snyk vs Checkmarx compared on SAST/SCA depth, pricing, IaC/container coverage, and their real Log4Shell response — plus where reachability analysis closes the gap.
Snyk vs GitHub Advanced Security Comparison
Snyk vs GitHub Advanced Security: how CodeQL, Dependabot, and Snyk's SCA/SAST/container/IaC coverage stack up on cost, depth, and workflow fit.
CodeQL vs Semgrep: A 2026 Buyer Comparison
A practical head-to-head between CodeQL and Semgrep in 2026: query power, performance, rule authoring, and where each tool earns its place in a modern SAST program.
Open Source Static Code Analysis Tools
Open source static code analysis tools like Semgrep, CodeQL, and Bandit catch real bugs -- but miss supply-chain flaws like Log4Shell entirely.
GitHub Advanced Security vs Alternatives, Early 2024
GitHub Advanced Security anchors many AppSec programs in 2024, but Snyk, Semgrep, Endor, and others are credible alternatives. Here is an honest comparison.
Application Security Testing Services: A Buyer's Guide
A practical framework for evaluating application security testing services in 2026, from what should be included by default to the questions that separate a real program from a checkbox audit.
Web Application Security Testing Tools in 2026
A category map of web application security testing tools in 2026, from SAST and DAST to API scanners, and how to pick a stack that matches your architecture.
Application Security Software: A Category-by-Category Guide
A map of the application security software market by category — SAST, DAST, SCA, ASPM, and more — so buyers can tell which tool solves which problem.
How to set up SAST scanning in a GitHub Actions pipeline
A step-by-step guide to setting up SAST scanning in GitHub Actions with CodeQL and Semgrep, including config, gating, and troubleshooting tips.
CI/CD Security Tools, Organized by Pipeline Stage
A stage-by-stage map of CI/CD security tools — from pre-commit hooks to runtime protection — so you know which control belongs where instead of bolting everything onto one gate.
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