Static Application Security Testing (SAST) is essential for building secure applications as organizations face rising threats from increasingly complex software and a rapidly expanding attack surface. Vulnerability‑based attacks surged by 124% in Q3 2024 compared to 2023, revealing the growing risks businesses face. With the average data breach costing $4.88 million in 2024, financial losses and reputational damage are significant concerns. These challenges highlight the need to shift toward proactive security from the start, ensuring vulnerabilities are identified and addressed early in the development process.

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