Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Application Security Testing (AST) services use automated tools and manual techniques to find and fix security vulnerabilities in software, integrating security into the entire development lifecycle (SDLC) to prevent threats and protect applications from attacks. Key services include Static Application Security Testing (SAST) for code-level analysis, Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) for runtime testing, and Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) which combines both.

We’re excited to announce that Gartner has named JFrog a ‘Visionary’ in the 2025 Magic QuadrantTM for Application Security Testing. We believe this reflects JFrog’s forward thinking strategy of integrating application security seamlessly throughout the entire software development lifecycle in ways that help organizations deliver their most secure, trusted applications without impacting developers’ productivity.

AI is revolutionizing software development, enabling teams to build and ship faster than ever. But this speed introduces new risks at an unprecedented scale. Your current application security testing program must evolve to keep pace. For security leaders, the challenge is clear: how do you secure applications without slowing down innovation? This article provides a practical analysis of how artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming application security testing (AppSec).

We’re thrilled to announce that Snyk has been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Application Security Testing (AST)! This recognition, based on our vision and ability to execute, validates our core mission: to empower developers to build securely from the start while giving security teams complete visibility and comprehensive controls.

For the 11th consecutive time, Veracode has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Application Security Testing (AST). Veracode was recognized for our Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. We believe this reflects our sustained investment in customer outcomes and our comprehensive approach to Application Risk Management in a rapidly evolving software landscape.

Snyk has been named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Application (AST) in 2025. Access your complimentary copy of the report to see how vendors compare in the AST market.

The software security landscape is evolving faster than ever, and AI is accelerating this change. As generative and embedded AI become core to how software is developed, tested, and deployed, security must adapt to protect an entirely new layer of risk. At Mend.io, we’ve spent the past year reimagining what Application Security Testing (AST) looks like in this new reality.

Dynamic application security testing tools help you proactively test the production-ready application for critical security vulnerabilities, eventually contributing to your shift from DevOps to DevSecOps. Our security experts have handpicked the top 13 DAST tools, focusing on your non-negotiables, such as security test coverage, pricing, functionality, compliance testing, deployment, integrations, and continuous pentest capabilities.

SAST (Static Application Security Testing) tools are crucial for DevSecOps, enabling automated code analysis to identify vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle. They analyze source code without execution, detecting issues like SQL injection, XSS, and buffer overflows. Popular SAST tools used by DevSecOps teams include Mend, Checkmarx, Snyk, Veracode, BlackDuck, SonarQube, and Semgrep. Integrating SAST into CI/CD pipelines ensures continuous security checks as code is developed.