Application Security Tools
Application security tools and solutions for securing web applications, mobile apps, and software throughout the development lifecycle.
Browse 738 application security tools
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SAST tool using virtual compilers to analyze source code for vulnerabilities
Managed API security platform with discovery, DAST, WAF, and 24x7 SOC
AI-powered DAST scanner for web app vulnerability detection with zero false positives
App security testing platform with SAST, SCA, secrets detection, and IaC scanning
End-to-end software supply chain platform for secure artifact management
AI-powered application security platform with automated scanning and analytics
Dynamic application security testing tool for runtime vulnerability detection
SCA tool for managing open source security risks and vulnerabilities
AI-native AppSec platform with SCA, SAST, container & dependency mgmt.
ASPM platform for vulnerability mgmt across SDLC with policy enforcement
ASPM platform for discovering, analyzing, and securing software supply chains
AI-native ASPM platform for AppSec issue discovery, prioritization & remediation
Smart contract security audit service for DeFi blockchain platforms
AppSec services including SAST, DAST, SCA, threat modeling & training
SCA tool for identifying & resolving vulnerabilities in dependencies
SBOM management platform for tracking dependencies and vulnerabilities
Runtime API threat protection for Kubernetes environments with discovery
Runtime protection preventing supply-chain attacks & exploits via library-level policies
Runtime SCA tool that identifies exploitable vulnerabilities in cloud environments
GraphQL-native DAST tool for security testing GraphQL applications
AI-powered DAST tool for business logic security testing of web apps and APIs
Middleware adding security layer to GraphQL endpoints for JS servers
Application Security Specializations
738 tools across 8 specializations · 235 free, 503 commercial
API Security
API security tools and platforms for protecting REST APIs, GraphQL endpoints, and web services from security threats and unauthorized access.
Application Security Posture Management
Application Security and Posture Management platforms that provide visibility into application security posture, risk assessment, and vulnerability management across software portfolios.
Dynamic Application Security Testing
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) tools for dynamic application security testing that identify vulnerabilities in running web applications and APIs through automated scanning.
Application Security Tools FAQ
Common questions about Application Security tools, selection guides, pricing, and comparisons.
SAST (Static Application Security Testing) analyzes source code without running the application, catching vulnerabilities early in development. DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) tests running applications by sending requests and analyzing responses, finding runtime vulnerabilities. IAST (Interactive Application Security Testing) combines both by instrumenting the application during testing, providing real-time analysis with lower false positive rates than SAST or DAST alone.
A mature AppSec program typically includes: SAST for code-level vulnerability detection, SCA for open-source dependency risks, DAST for runtime testing, API security for protecting endpoints, secure code training for developers, and ASPM to unify visibility across all these tools. Start with SCA and SAST as they catch the most common vulnerabilities earliest in the development lifecycle.
Shift-left security means integrating security testing earlier in the software development lifecycle, ideally at the coding and CI/CD stages rather than waiting for production deployment. This approach uses tools like SAST, SCA, and IDE security plugins to catch vulnerabilities before they reach production, reducing remediation cost by up to 100x compared to finding issues in production.
SCA focuses specifically on identifying vulnerabilities in third-party libraries, open-source components, and software dependencies your application uses. SAST analyzes your own source code for security flaws. Since modern applications are 70-90% open-source code, SCA is essential for catching vulnerabilities in components you did not write but are responsible for securing.
Yes. Out of 24 application security tools listed on CybersecTools, 1 are free and 23 are commercial. Free tools work well for small teams, testing, and budget-conscious organizations. Commercial tools typically add enterprise features, dedicated support, and SLA guarantees.
