Overview#
Analyzing source or bytecode for vulnerabilities without executing it. Finds issues early in CI/CD and complements dynamic testing.
Core objectives#
- Establish shared definitions of Static Application Security Testing for security, engineering, and leadership teams.
- Connect Static Application Security Testing activities to measurable risk reduction and resilience goals.
- Provide onboarding notes so new team members can quickly understand how Static Application Security Testing works here.
Implementation notes#
- Identify the primary owner for Static Application Security Testing, the data sources involved, and the systems affected.
- Document the minimum viable process, tooling, and runbooks that keep Static Application Security Testing healthy.
- Map Static Application Security Testing practices to standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, or CIS Controls.
Operational signals#
- Leading indicators: early warnings that Static Application Security Testing might degrade (e.g., backlog growth, noisy alerts, or missed SLAs).
- Lagging indicators: realized impact that shows Static Application Security Testing failed or needs investment (e.g., incidents, audit findings).
- Feedback loops: retrospectives and metrics reviews that tune Static Application Security Testing continuously.
Related practices#
- Align Static Application Security Testing with defense-in-depth planning, threat modeling, and disaster recovery tests.
- Communicate updates to stakeholders through concise briefs, dashboards, and internal FAQs.
- Pair Static Application Security Testing improvements with tabletop exercises to validate expectations.