http://decoyrental.com/members/dreamstone92/activity/843951/ https://www.xaphyr.com/blogs/1203973/Frequently-Asked-Questions-about-Agentic-AI https://acevedo-connor-3.technetbloggers.de/agentic-ai-revolutionizing-cybersecurity-and-application-security-1741942301 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: Why is API security becoming more critical in modern applications? A: APIs serve as the connective tissue between modern applications, making them attractive targets for attackers. To protect against attacks such as injection, credential stuffing and denial-of-service, API security must include authentication, authorization and input validation. Q: What is the difference between SAST tools and DAST? DAST simulates attacks to test running applications, while SAST analyses source code but without execution. SAST may find issues sooner, but it can also produce false positives. DAST only finds exploitable vulnerabilities after the code has been deployed. Both approaches are typically used in a comprehensive security program. Q: What is the best way to secure third-party components? A: Security of third-party components requires constant monitoring of known vulnerabilities. Automated updating of dependencies and strict policies regarding component selection and use are also required. Organizations should maintain an accurate software bill of materials (SBOM) and regularly audit their dependency trees. Q: How can organizations effectively implement security gates in their pipelines? Security gates at key points of the development pipeline should have clear criteria for determining wh