Scanning and addressing source code analysis is a major concern at the enterprise level. After all, security flaws and potential vulnerabilities can be costly and difficult to repair should they be exploited later on. Application security must be part of the entire software development lifecycle, rather than relying solely on checks after the software is developed.

By reviewing applications throughout the development process, organizations can spot potential flaws before attackers do, often resulting in safer applications in production. Vulnerable third-party integrations or code snippets can be highlighted early on, allowing developers to find solutions that enhance the security of your final product without losing time to significant rework.

Source code analysis and binary analysis are important tools that can highlight flaws in software without needing to run it, allowing for analysis of software even when it’s not complete. Taken together, these form “static code analysis,” also called “static software testing.” Static code analysis is an important code security tool that organizations can use to integrate security throughout the software development process.