Invicti's Web Application Security Blog Updates for 13 Feb 2025

View this email in your browser Weekly Update – 13 Feb 2025 DAST vs. penetration testing: Key similarities and differences Automated vulnerability scanning with DAST tools and manual penetration testing are two distinct approaches to application security testing. Though the two are closely related and sometimes overlap, they differ (among other things) in scope, efficiency, and the types of security vulnerabilities found. The post DAST vs. penetration testing: Key similarities and differences appeared first on Invicti.   DAST vs. SAST: Getting real on static and dynamic application security testing Dynamic and static application security testing, or DAST and SAST, offer two different ways to test applications for vulnerabilities. Each has its advantages and its place in an application security program, making it important to understand how to choose and integrate the right tools to determine and improve your security posture. The post DAST vs. SAST: Getting real on static and dynamic application security testing appeared first on Invicti.   More Recent Articles Is DAST only for web applications? A fact-check on vulnerability scanning What is vulnerability scanning and how do web vulnerability scanners work? The role of an API scanner in API security First tokens: The Achilles' heel of LLMs 3 types of vulnerability scanners that matter for application security Copyright © 2025 Invicti, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in as a Blog Subscribers.                                                                         Invicti Security Corp 1000 N Lamar Blvd Suite 300, Austin, TX 78703, United States Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list