Leveraging interactive application security (IAST) for secure software development

Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) emerges as a vital evolution in software security, addressing the limitations of traditional methods like static (SAST) and dynamic (DAST) testing by offering real-time, in-depth insights into application vulnerabilities. IAST functions by interacting actively with running applications, providing more accurate and immediate detection of vulnerabilities, even in complex environments like microservices. This approach integrates seamlessly across various phases of the software development lifecycle, including quality assurance, production monitoring, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. With the increasing importance of application security, IAST—enhanced by artificial intelligence and machine learning—is set to become a standard, with platforms like New Relic offering tailored solutions to ensure robust software security.