Static Application Security Testing (SAST) analyzes source code, bytecode, or binaries without executing them, helping teams detect security flaws early in the development lifecycle. In this video, we break down how SAST works, why it’s essential, and the key benefits it brings to modern engineering teams. You’ll learn how SAST tools scan code for vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, buffer overflows, and insecure coding patterns—long before an application reaches production. We also cover how SAST improves secure coding, supports compliance, scales across large codebases, and integrates into CI-driven workflows. What You’ll Learn • What SAST is and how it works • Early vulnerability detection • How SAST improves secure coding practices • Benefits: cost savings, automation, compliance • Where SAST fits alongside DAST and IAST • Why SAST is foundational to modern AppSec Timestamps 0:00 — What Is SAST 0:20 — How SAST Works 0:43 — Why SAST Matters 1:04 — Early Vulnerability Detection 1:26 — Secure Coding Benefits 1:44 — Comprehensive Code Coverage 2:05 — Compliance & Standards 2:28 — Advantages of SAST 3:03 — Scalability & Automation 3:41 — Developer Education 4:47 — Final Takeaways Learn More Harness DevOps Academy Hashtags #SAST #AppSec #DevSecOps #SecureCoding #SoftwareSecurity #StaticAnalysis #Cybersecurity #Harness