IAST for Modern Architectures
IAST for Modern Architectures
Microservices support in modern IAST tools addresses distributed architecture challenges. Agents can trace requests across service boundaries, providing end-to-end vulnerability visibility. Correlation engines link vulnerabilities across services to show complete attack paths. Service mesh integration enables IAST deployment without modifying individual services. These capabilities ensure comprehensive coverage in distributed systems.
Container and Kubernetes deployment models simplify IAST rollout in cloud-native environments. Container images with pre-installed agents streamline deployment. Kubernetes operators automate agent configuration and updates. Service discovery ensures new services automatically receive IAST coverage. These cloud-native features align IAST with modern deployment practices.
API-first architectures benefit from IAST's ability to monitor internal API usage. While DAST tests external API interfaces, IAST observes how APIs process data internally. This visibility identifies issues like mass assignment vulnerabilities, internal API abuse, and authorization bypasses that external testing might miss. IAST provides complete API security visibility from entry to data persistence.