Practice Static Application Security Testing (sast) (6.5.1) - Secure Software Development

Practice: Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

Lesson 6.5.1Secure Software Development

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Question 1.
What does SAST stand for?
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Think about what it means to test something statically in software development.
Question 2.
What type of testing is SAST associated with?
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Recall the testing type that involves knowing internal code.
3Question 3.
What is the primary goal of SAST?
- To test running applications
- To analyze source code
- To deploy applications
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Consider what happens before you run software.
4Question 4.
True or False: SAST requires executing the code to find vulnerabilities.
- True
- False
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Think about the nature of static testing.
Question 5.
Develop a strategy to integrate SAST into an ongoing development project. What tools would you consider, and how would you set the parameters for scanning?
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Think about existing tools and industry best practices.
Question 6.
Analyze a case where SAST failed to identify a critical vulnerability. What lessons can be drawn for future implementations?
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Consider the adaptability of testing procedures.

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