BENEFITS OF A DAST TEST FOR APPLICATION SECURITY
A dynamic analysis security testing tool, or a DAST test, is an application security solution that can help to find certain vulnerabilities in web applications while they are running in production.
A DAST test is also known as a black box test because it is performed without a view into the internal source code or application architecture – it essentially uses the same techniques that an attacker would use to find potential weaknesses.
A DAST test can look for a broad range of vulnerabilities, including input/output validation issues that could leave an application vulnerable to cross-site scripting or SQL injection. A DAST test can also help spot configuration mistakes and errors and identify other specific problems with applications.
While a DAST test is an essential part of application security testing, it cannot provide a complete picture of the vulnerabilities in an application. For comprehensive application security, black-box testing must be combined with white box testing and other advanced tools.