Performing AST (Application Security Testing) is a common and effective way to find vulnerabilities and weaknesses in an application and make it resistant to security threats. However, traditionally, AST has been performed at the end of the software/application development process, more like an afterthought.

The reason why many software development firms use this technique is to develop a product quickly and push it to the market as soon as possible. Unfortunately, while it can be beneficial for a business to stand out from the competition, it’s not the best approach, especially when it comes to security.