Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Definition

Term	Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Definition	Static Application Security Testing (SAST) analyzes source code, bytecode, or binaries without running the application. Static Application Security Testing (SAST) is a DevOps security concept that integrates security, compliance, and risk controls into software delivery and operational workflows.
Context & Usage	SAST helps identify insecure coding patterns early, but findings usually require triage to separate real risk from false positives. Security, development, and operations teams use this concept to make security checks continuous instead of treating them as a late-stage review. Related concepts include DevOps, DevSecOps, Security Automation and Software Supply Chain. Additional Resource: OWASP DevSecOps Guideline. Related concepts include Static Analysis.
Categories	Software Development and Programming, Web, Database, Cloud, and DevOps Technologies, Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Access Management

Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Glossary Definition