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# [Introduction to Static Application Security Testing (SAST)](https://blog.harekrishnarai.me/introduction-to-static-application-security-testing-sast?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Discover SAST's benefits, challenges, and role in enhancing secure software development from the start

Jun 21, 2025 · 18 min read · blog.harekrishnarai.me  
Updated Sep 4, 2025  
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Specialized in uncovering vulnerabilities within software supply chains and dependency ecosystems. Creator of SCAGoat and other open-source security tools. Speaker at Black Hat, DEF CON, and AppSec conferences with research on malicious package detection, dependency confusion, and CI/CD security.

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