An overview of static and dynamic analysis in application security testing
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.54939/1859-1043.j.mst.99.2024.1-11Keywords:
Information security; Static analysis; Dynamic analysis; Security vulnerabilities; Software testing.Abstract
In the context of increasingly complex information systems facing numerous cybersecurity threats, the evaluation of information security has become crucial. This paper focuses on two common methods of information security assessment: static analysis and dynamic analysis. Static analysis examines source code or binary code to detect security vulnerabilities during the software development phase. Dynamic analysis tests system security during operation, helping to identify vulnerabilities at runtime. The paper provides an overview of the techniques and tools for both methods, while comparing their advantages and disadvantages. Static analysis helps detect errors early but may miss runtime errors, while dynamic analysis performs real-world testing but can disrupt system operations. The combination of both methods yields the best results in ensuring information security.
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