What are the Pros and Cons of DAST?

Pros of DAST:

Real-World Testing: DAST tests the application in a running state, simulating real-world attacks and identifying vulnerabilities that can be exploited in a live environment.

Comprehensive Coverage: It can find a wide range of issues, including runtime vulnerabilities, server misconfigurations, and security flaws in third-party components.

Technology-Agnostic: DAST can test applications built with any technology or framework, as it doesn't require access to the source code.

Cons of DAST:

Late Detection: DAST is typically performed later in the development cycle, making it more costly and time-consuming to fix issues.

Limited Code Insight: Since DAST doesn't analyze the source code, it may miss vulnerabilities related to specific code structures or logic flaws.

False Positives/Negatives: Automated DAST tools can produce false positives or miss subtle vulnerabilities, requiring manual verification.