application-security-testing
Safeguard articles tagged "application-security-testing" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
11 articles
Federal AST mandate M-22-09 explained
OMB's M-22-09 forces federal agencies to run continuous application security testing under zero trust. Here's what changed, and how Safeguard compares to Checkmarx.
HIPAA application security validation testing
A 2025 HHS rule proposes fixed testing cadences for HIPAA. Heres what security testing requirements demand now, and how Safeguard closes the gaps Veracode leaves.
Application security testing types, trends, and top tools
A breakdown of the six core types of application security testing, how Mend.io's SCA-first approach compares to the broader market, and the tools and trends shaping AppSec in 2026.
SAST in Gartner's Magic Quadrant: What It Actually Means
SAST Gartner placement gets cited in almost every AppSec RFP, but the Magic Quadrant measures vendor execution and vision, not which tool fits your stack — here's how to actually use it.
DevSecOps Tools on Gartner's Radar
DevSecOps tools Gartner tracks span SAST, DAST, SCA, and pipeline security categories — here's how the analyst view maps to what teams actually need to evaluate.
What is Application Security Testing (AST)
AST spans SAST, DAST, SCA, and IAST — automated techniques for finding exploitable flaws before they ship. Here's how each works and where teams go wrong.
Snyk vs Veracode Comparison
A concrete, numbers-first comparison of Snyk and Veracode covering SAST architecture, SCA coverage, pricing, and enterprise fit for AppSec buyers.
Vulnerability Scanners and the Gartner AST Landscape: How the Tools Actually Work
When people search for a vulnerability scanner in the Gartner sense, they usually mean the AST market. Here is what that market covers, how the tool types work, and how to choose.
Snyk in the Gartner Magic Quadrant: What the 2025 AST Placement Means
Snyk was named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Application Security Testing. Here is what that placement does and does not tell buyers.
Gartner DAST: How Analysts Frame Dynamic Application Security Testing
Gartner does not publish a standalone DAST ranking; it covers dynamic testing inside its broader application security testing research. Here is how analysts categorize DAST and what to take from it.
SAST and DAST Full Form: What the Acronyms Actually Mean
The SAST and DAST full form is Static and Dynamic Application Security Testing. Here is what each one does, where they differ, and when to use both.
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