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Published inDec 2023
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Vandana Verma Sehgal
Vandana Verma Sehgal
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Vandana Verma Sehgal

Vandana Verma Sehgal is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 17 years of experience, specializes in DevSecOps, and has a diverse background in Vulnerability management, SOC, Infrastructure, Application, and Cloud Security. She is a speaker and trainer, having presented at events like Global OWASP AppSec, BlackHat, and Grace Hopper. Vandana actively contributes to the cybersecurity community as a member of the OWASP Global Board of Directors, and Black Hat Asia Review Board and is deeply involved in diversity initiatives like InfosecGirls, WoSec, and null. She has earned numerous awards, including Cyber Security Woman of the Year 2020 and Application Security Influencer 2020 in India. Her passion for diversity and inclusion drives initiatives like InfosecGirls, WoSec, and InfosecKids, inspiring and empowering the next generation of security professionals.
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The benefits of SAST

SAST provides several benefits for organizations looking to improve the security of their software applications. Here are some of the key benefits of SAST:

  • Early identification of security vulnerabilities: SAST tools analyze application source code before it is compiled and deployed, allowing vulnerabilities to be identified early in the development cycle. This enables organizations to remediate vulnerabilities before they are deployed into production, reducing the risk of security incidents and minimizing the cost of remediation.
  • Integration into the development process: SAST tools can be integrated into the SDLC, providing feedback to developers during the coding process. This allows developers to address vulnerabilities as they are introduced, reducing the need for post-release remediation.
  • Comprehensive analysis: SAST tools can perform a comprehensive analysis of the application source code, identifying potential vulnerabilities that may not...
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Vandana Verma Sehgal

Vandana Verma Sehgal is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 17 years of experience, specializes in DevSecOps, and has a diverse background in Vulnerability management, SOC, Infrastructure, Application, and Cloud Security. She is a speaker and trainer, having presented at events like Global OWASP AppSec, BlackHat, and Grace Hopper. Vandana actively contributes to the cybersecurity community as a member of the OWASP Global Board of Directors, and Black Hat Asia Review Board and is deeply involved in diversity initiatives like InfosecGirls, WoSec, and null. She has earned numerous awards, including Cyber Security Woman of the Year 2020 and Application Security Influencer 2020 in India. Her passion for diversity and inclusion drives initiatives like InfosecGirls, WoSec, and InfosecKids, inspiring and empowering the next generation of security professionals.
Read more about Vandana Verma Sehgal