Application Security Testing
SAST, DAST, IAST, MAST, SCA
With applications powering every part of your business operations—from online banking and healthcare systems to e-commerce and government services, our application security testing (AST) solutions are here for safeguarding critical software ecosystems against emerging cyber threats.
Our solutions integrate multiple testing methodologies—SAST, DAST, IAST, MAST, and SCA—to identify, validate, and remediate vulnerabilities throughout the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC).
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Key Trends in Asia’s Application Security Landscape
With massive digital transformation initiatives happening across Asia, from fintech innovation to government e-services, the region’s cybersecurity maturity is accelerating rapidly.
Rise of DevSecOps-Integrated Testing
Organizations are increasingly embedding AST tools into CI/CD pipelines to achieve “shift-left” security, ensuring vulnerabilities are identified before code release. Automation and integration with platforms like GitLab, Azure DevOps, and Jenkins are now standard practice.
Surge in Mobile and API Testing
Asia leads the world in mobile-first ecosystems and super-app ecosystems. As a result, Mobile AST and API Security Testing have become priorities—focused on securing massive data flows and complex integrations across APIs, app stores, and third-party services.
Regulatory and Compliance-Driven Security
Stricter frameworks—such as PDPA (Singapore), DPA (Philippines), Cybersecurity Act (Malaysia), GDPR (EU), and ISO 27001—are pushing enterprises to adopt AST solutions with built-in compliance and audit reporting. Local data protection requirements drive demand for accurate vulnerability evidence and traceable fixes.
Cloud-Native and Container Security
With migration to AWS, Azure, and GCP in full swing, there’s a regional pivot toward protecting cloud-native applications, Kubernetes clusters, and microservices through integrated SAST, DAST, and SCA tools.
AI-Powered Security Testing
AI and machine learning are now being applied to AST workflows to enhance accuracy, predict potential exploits, and automatically generate code-level remediations—helping reduce alert fatigue and accelerate response times.
Key Features of Application Security Testing
Modern AST practices leverage automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and deep integration with DevSecOps pipelines to deliver continuous, accurate, and scalable protection.
Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
- Scans source code and binaries before execution to detect insecure coding patterns.
- Supports multiple programming languages and frameworks (Java, .NET, PHP, Python, Node.js, Swift, Kotlin, etc.).
- Pinpoints vulnerabilities down to specific lines of code with contextual guidance for developers.
- Ideal for early-stage detection during the build phase.
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
- Examines running applications in real-time to simulate external attacks.
- Detects runtime vulnerabilities such as SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, and authentication bypasses.
- Enables authenticated testing with SSO, multi-step workflows, and captcha handling.
- AI-enhanced engines reduce false positives and accelerate remediation.
Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)
- Combines the insight of SAST and DAST by embedding lightweight agents within the running application.
- Provides real-time visibility into vulnerability execution paths and data flows.
- Maps findings directly to source code for faster triage and remediation.
Mobile Application Security Testing (MAST)
- Assesses Android and iOS apps for security flaws, data leakage, and weak encryption.
- Employs runtime application self-protection (RASP) and code obfuscation to prevent reverse engineering.
- Supports hybrid and native mobile applications with automated and manual deep scans.
Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
- Detects vulnerabilities in open-source components, libraries, and dependencies.
- Generates automated Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) for supply chain transparency.
- Continuously monitors CVE, CWE, and OWASP standards to flag new risks.
- Helps organizations maintain license compliance and open-source hygiene.
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