static-analysis
Safeguard articles tagged "static-analysis" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
170 articles
Code Review Best Practices for Java: A Security-First Guide
Security-focused code review best practices for Java teams: what to look for, how to structure reviews, and the recurring bug classes that slip past compilers.
Is eslint-plugin-jsx-a11y a Security Tool? What It Actually Catches
eslint-plugin-jsx-a11y is an accessibility linter for JSX, not a vulnerability scanner. Here is what it catches, where it stops, and how it fits into a secure React pipeline.
What Is a Code Analyzer? A Practical Security Guide
A code analyzer inspects source or compiled code for bugs and security flaws before they ship. Here is how the different types work and where they fit in a pipeline.
eslint-plugin-security: How to Catch Node.js Security Bugs at Lint Time
eslint-plugin-security adds static-analysis rules to ESLint that flag risky Node.js patterns before they ship. Here is how to configure it and read its warnings without drowning in noise.
SAST Testing Tools: How to Choose and Use Them Effectively
A practitioner's guide to SAST testing tools: what static analysis actually catches, where it falls short, and how to wire it into a pipeline without drowning developers in noise.
A Practical SAST Tools List for Modern AppSec Teams
A working SAST tools list for teams that want static analysis in the pipeline, not just a scanner that files noise. What each tool is good at and how to choose.
Finding Vulnerabilities in Source Code: A Practical Method
A concrete, repeatable method for finding vulnerabilities in source code — combining static analysis, dependency scanning, and manual review without drowning your team in false positives.
Can a Code Corrector Actually Make Your Python Safer?
A code corrector fixes style and syntax, but it rarely catches the security bugs that matter. Here is where a Python code corrector helps, where it fails, and what to run alongside it.
How to Check Python Code for Security Issues: A Practical Guide
A working method to check Python code for security defects, from static analysis of your own source to scanning the third-party packages you pull in.
SAST Definition: What Static Application Security Testing Actually Means
The SAST definition, in plain terms: analyzing source code for vulnerabilities without running it. Here is how it works, what it catches, and where it falls short.
Code Security Review: Manual vs Automated, and Where They Meet
Code security review works best as a combination, not a choice — here's what automated scanning catches, what still needs a human reviewer, and how to structure both.
What Does SAST Mean? Static Application Security Testing, Explained
A plain-English answer to what SAST means, how static analysis finds vulnerabilities in source code, what it catches, what it misses, and where it fits alongside DAST and SCA.
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