The SOAR Framework: 4 Stages of Rolling Out DAST at Scale

AI-driven advancements have transformed application security (AppSec) by accelerating development and expanding attack surfaces at a rate that challenges traditional security measures. The SOAR Framework offers a strategic approach to implement and scale Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) across organizations without proportionally increasing headcount. This framework emphasizes the necessity of integrating DAST seamlessly into developer workflows, securing stakeholder buy-in, and establishing a "Paved Road" for efficient onboarding. It promotes collaboration between security and development teams to ensure comprehensive and scalable DAST coverage, offering three distinct paths for scaling: Champion-Led, Governance-Driven, and Platform-Automated, based on organizational readiness and resources. With a focus on metrics that demonstrate risk reduction, adoption, and efficiency, the SOAR Framework ensures that security testing becomes an ingrained part of the software development process, ultimately transitioning from a project to a sustainable platform.