https://www.openlearning.com/u/acevedomorrison-ssjyac/blog/AgenticAiRevolutionizingCybersecurityAmpApplicationSecurity012345678910 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 helps developers identify and fix issues during coding rather than after deployment, reducing both cost and risk. 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. 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 role of continuous monitoring in application security? A: Continuous monitoring gives you real-time insight into the security of your application, by detecting anomalies and potential attacks. It also helps to maintain security. This allows for rapid response to new threats and maintains a s