Building Resilient Applications with AST and ASPM: A Dual Defense Strategy
Securing your applications in the Digital+ world isn’t optional anymore – it’s essential. Cyber threats keep coming, and a robust security strategy is your best defense. That’s where Application Security Testing (AST) and Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) come into play, working together to provide a comprehensive shield against vulnerabilities.
A broad understanding of AST and ASPM practices can now be found in Tools and Tactics for Effective Application Security Testing and Posture Management, a new eGuide from HCLSoftware. This comprehensive guide explains the tool and strategies, and outlines how organizations can integrate them seamlessly into their workflows. From developers to security teams, we highlight the shared responsibility of safeguarding applications.
The Role of AST and ASPM
The implementation of AST and ASPM tools requires collaboration across multiple teams, including developers, security professionals, management, and stakeholders.
AST tools such as Static Analysis, Dynamic Analysis, and Software Composition Analysis are critical for scanning and testing source code, web applications, APIs and third-party components for security vulnerabilities that could be exploited once software is released. These tools are most effective when integrated throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) where they help developers, DevOps and security teams to identify vulnerabilities as early as possible, reducing the cost and complexity of remediation. This “shift everywhere” approach embeds security into every stage of development, enabling organizations to build and maintain secure applications efficiently.
ASPM is a proactive strategy that safeguards applications throughout their lifecycle by combining continuous monitoring, automated vulnerability management, and centralized policy enforcement. This approach provides a clear, actionable view of an organization's application security landscape, enabling teams to stay ahead of potential risks.
By integrating with AST tools and development pipelines, ASPM detects vulnerabilities early, prioritizes risks, and streamlines remediation processes. This ensures robust security across diverse development environments and cloud infrastructures, helping organizations maintain resilience and meet compliance standards.
Learn how to build a security program that combines AST and ASPM for comprehensive protection. Download our guide to get started on securing your software and thriving in the Digital+ economy.
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