SAST vs WAF

Why SAST?

• Cost of Ownership. Requires fewer resources and manpower/staff.
• Offers better ROI since vulnerabilities are detected early.
• Even False Positives (FP) don’t affect application performance.
• Implementation is not limited to web applications.
• Helps educate developers and promotes secure coding practices.

Why WAF?

• Blocks attacks in real-time and stops data leakage.
• Some WAF solutions enable automated temporary patching.

Additional Reading:

• SAST vs WAF  Comparison – Click Here

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