Code Analysis & Security
Code analysis and security refers to the systematic examination of source code to identify vulnerabilities, bugs, and security weaknesses before deployment. This includes:
- Static Application Security Testing (SAST) - analyzes source code without executing it
- Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) - tests running applications for security flaws
- Software Composition Analysis (SCA) - scans for vulnerable open-source components
- Code quality analysis - identifies maintainability issues and coding standard violations
- Dependency scanning - checks for outdated or compromised libraries
These tools help prevent security breaches and ensure code quality throughout the development lifecycle.
Types of Analysis
Static Analysis
Analyzes code without executing it, identifying potential issues in source code, bytecode, or binary code. It can detect security vulnerabilities, coding standard violations, and potential bugs.
Dynamic Analysis
Tests running applications to identify security vulnerabilities that only appear during execution, such as runtime errors, memory leaks, and input validation issues.
Interactive Analysis (IAST)
Combines static and dynamic analysis by observing running applications and correlating security issues with source code locations.
Security Testing Categories
- Vulnerability scanning - Automated detection of known security flaws
- Penetration testing - Simulated attacks to identify potential entry points
- Compliance checking - Ensures adherence to security standards and regulations
- Threat modeling - Identifies potential threats and attack vectors
Benefits
- Early detection of security vulnerabilities
- Reduced cost of fixing security issues
- Improved code quality and maintainability
- Compliance with security standards
- Faster and safer software delivery