What is OAST?
Out of Band Application Security Testing (OAST) is a methodology used in cybersecurity to detect and identify vulnerabilities in web applications that may not be immediately visible through traditional testing methods.
Key Features of OAST
- Detects vulnerabilities that don't produce immediate, visible results
- Uses external servers to identify potential security issues
- Effective for finding blind injection vulnerabilities
- Can uncover Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) issues
Common OAST Techniques
- DNS-based OAST
- HTTP-based OAST
- Time-based OAST
Benefits of OAST
OAST helps security professionals identify vulnerabilities that might be missed by traditional testing methods, improving overall application security and reducing the risk of potential attacks.
Learn More
For more information on OAST and its implementation, consider checking out resources from OWASP or other reputable cybersecurity organizations.