Episode 32 — Build Application Security Testing Strategy: SAST, DAST, SCA, and Triage

This episode builds a practical application security testing strategy and clarifies how SAST, DAST, and SCA complement each other, a common exam angle because leaders must understand where each technique fits and how to manage outcomes. You will learn clear definitions for each testing type, when to run them in the lifecycle, and how to triage findings based on exploitability, exposure, and business impact rather than raw severity labels. We cover best practices for reducing false positives through sampling and validation, setting decision rules that keep teams productive, and integrating results into backlogs with clear ownership and acceptance criteria. Troubleshooting considerations include dealing with overwhelming finding volumes, inconsistent tooling configurations across repositories, and “fix churn” caused by unclear remediation guidance or repeated reintroduction of the same weakness. A scenario ties the pieces together by showing how a team stabilizes testing, prioritizes correctly, and demonstrates measurable improvement over time. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.