While the specifics for security testing vary for applications, web applications, and APIs, a holistic and proactive applications security strategy is essential for all three types. There are six core types of testing that every security professional should know about to secure their applications, regardless of what phase they are in in development or deployment. In this article, we will explore these six types of application security testing methods essential to keep your software secure from potential threats while meeting your business and operational requirements. These include: Penetration testing for the SDLC Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) Fuzz Testing for APIs Application Security Posture Management (APSM) **Application Security Testing Methods vs. Pentesting ** Before we review the six main types of application security testing, organizations often want to understand the difference between these methods and penetration testing. Each of these methods has distinct characteristics and objectives, differing from traditional pentesting in various ways. Here's a quick breakdown of each method compared to pentesting; however, these methods are often integrated or overlap with penetration testing and all are part of a proactive approach to application security testing at different stages of the development lifecycle. Penetration Testing for the SDLC Penetration…Read More