https://yamcode.com/code-security-q-and-a-2 https://noer-cullen.mdwrite.net/application-security-faqs Q: What is application security testing and why is it critical for modern development? Application security testing is a way to identify vulnerabilities in software before they are exploited. In today's rapid development environments, it's essential because a single vulnerability can expose sensitive data or allow system compromise. Modern AppSec testing includes static analysis (SAST), dynamic analysis (DAST), and interactive testing (IAST) to provide comprehensive coverage across the software development lifecycle. Q: How does SAST fit into a DevSecOps pipeline? A: Static Application Security Testing integrates directly into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, analyzing source code before compilation to detect security vulnerabilities early in development. This "shift left" approach allows developers to identify and fix problems during the coding process rather than after deployment. It reduces both cost and risks. Q: How can organizations effectively manage secrets in their applications? Secrets management is a systematized approach that involves storing, disseminating, and rotating sensitive data like API keys and passwords. The best practices are to use dedicated tools for secrets management, implement strict access controls and rotate credentials regularly. Q: Why does API security become more important in modern applications today? A: APIs serve as the connective tissue between modern applications, making them attractive targets for attackers. Proper API security requires authentication, authorization, input validation, and rate limiting to protect against common attacks like injection, credential stuffing, and denial of service. Q: What role does continuous monitoring play in application security? A: Continuous monitoring gives you real-time insight into the security of your application, by detecting anomalies and potential attack