Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

We’re making a fundamental change to how teams use SAST. SAST in the IDE is now free. This means developers can run SAST scans directly inside their editor, with real-time feedback and project-wide visibility, using the same analysis engine and SAST rules as Aikido. Detection runs automatically as developers work, without limiting coverage at the detection layer.

SAST (Static Application Security Testing) tools analyze an application’s source code to identify potential security vulnerabilities without executing the code. They are crucial for finding security flaws early in the development lifecycle, helping developers address issues before they become more costly and difficult to fix. Unlike dynamic analysis techniques, SAST operates without executing the program, focusing entirely on the static codebase.

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).

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.

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.

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.