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Published inDec 2023
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ISBN-139781803231495
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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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DAST usage for developers

Developers play an essential role in building secure applications, and DAST can be a crucial tool in their arsenal. Here’s a detailed guide on how developers can leverage DAST, automate its usage, and innovate with the resulting automation.

Integrating DAST into the development process helps not only in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities but also in fostering a culture of security awareness among developers. The automation capabilities of DAST tools mean developers can innovate, ensuring applications are robust and secure from the earliest stages of development.

Let’s discuss the aspects that can be part of the DevSecOps pipeline for developers:

Integration into the SDLC:

  • Continuous integration (CI): Developers can integrate DAST tools into their CI pipelines. After every code commit, the DAST tool can automatically scan the running application and provide feedback. This ensures that any vulnerabilities introduced during...
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Published in: Dec 2023Publisher: PacktISBN-13: 9781803231495

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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