Chapter 6 – Test Tools
DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) – ISTQB Definition
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Official ISTQB Definition
The analysis of a running application to identify security vulnerabilities.
In simple words
Security scanning of a live system — finds issues SAST can't see.
Exam tip
SAST and DAST together are stronger than either alone.
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