Critical SAST Vulnerabilities

Overview

The Critical SAST Vulnerabilities widget displays the count of critical severity code vulnerabilities detected through Static Application Security Testing (SAST). This metric is crucial for IT Operations (IT Ops) and Security Operations (Sec Ops) engineers who need to address immediate security risks in their codebase.

Value for IT and Security Engineers

Security Perspective

• Immediate Risk Detection: Identifies critical security flaws that could lead to system compromise, data breaches, or unauthorized access.

• Prioritized Response: Enables security teams to focus on the most severe vulnerabilities first.

• Attack Surface Reduction: Helps eliminate high-risk attack vectors before they can be exploited.

Operational Perspective

• Deployment Gates: Critical SAST findings often serve as deployment blockers, requiring resolution before code promotion.

• Resource Planning: Helps teams allocate immediate resources to address critical security issues.

• Risk Management: Supports quantification and management of highest-priority security risks.

Use Case Scenarios

• Emergency Response: Quickly identify and address critical security flaws in application code.

• Release Management: Ensure no critical vulnerabilities exist before deploying to production.

• Security Validation: Verify the effectiveness of security controls and coding practices.

By highlighting critical security issues, this widget enables teams to maintain robust application security and prevent potential breaches through timely remediation.