Turbocharging SAST in 2025

Integrating SAST into a fast-paced financial environment presents unique challenges, from stringent compliance requirements to rapidly evolving development cycles. Security teams often struggle with high false positives, scan delays, and developer resistance, making SAST adoption feel like a roadblock rather than an enabler of secure coding.

In this session, Sandeep will share some strategies to operationalize SAST — balancing security and speed without disrupting development. We will explore risk-based orchestration, where vulnerabilities are prioritized based on business impact, reducing manual triage time and improving remediation efficiency. Additionally, we will explore how streamlined scanning modes, automated feedback loops, and developer-centric integrations can transform SAST into a proactive security measure rather than an afterthought.

Attendees will gain valuable insights from my experiences—both successes and failures—in operationalizing SAST. This session will provide practical strategies to overcome implementation challenges, enhance scan efficiency, and foster greater developer adoption. By embedding security seamlessly into the development pipeline, organizations can maintain compliance, streamline workflows, and improve overall security posture without disrupting innovation.