From Code to Runtime: How AI Is Bridging the SAST–DAST Gap

Let’s start with two pillars that modern application security teams rely on: Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST). SAST is a method in which source code is analyzed early in the application development lifecycle to identify potential vulnerabilities. On the other hand, DAST is used to test running applications to uncover hidden flaws — specifically from an attacker’s perspective.

Both approaches are equally valuable. However, they are often not used together. Security teams juggle multiple point solutions and, on top of that, are overwhelmed by false positives. As a result, they struggle to answer a simple question: Which vulnerabilities are actually exploitable in production?