Opticca Security IAST (Interactive Application Security Testing) is an application security testing service that combines SAST (Static Application Security Testing) and DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) methodologies. It analyzes code that is executed during testing while an application is actively in use, and identifies the exact location in the code where a vulnerability exists. The service is designed to operate across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), enabling detection of vulnerabilities at early stages before code is compiled, as well as during runtime. It targets high-risk vulnerability classes including SQL injection, buffer overflows, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF), and covers the OWASP Top 10 security risks. The offering also includes a Web Application Firewall (WAF) component, which applies rule-based filtering to HTTP traffic to block suspicious requests. The WAF supports PCI compliance, symmetric filtering, rule whitelisting, real-time traffic analytics, and protection against bots and application abuse. Key operational characteristics include: - Scanning code during development without breaking the application build - API testing capabilities - Promotion of re-use of existing test cases - Quick remediation guidance pinpointing exact code locations - Integration into existing development workflows, including IDEs, bug trackers, and source repositories