Pre-Implementation Assessment

Before deploying IAST, conduct thorough assessment of your application portfolio and infrastructure. Technology stack compatibility represents the first gate—verify that IAST solutions support your programming languages, frameworks, and runtime versions. While major platforms enjoy broad support, specialized or legacy technologies might face limitations. Check specific version compatibility, as agents often lag behind latest runtime releases.

Performance requirements significantly influence IAST deployment decisions. Establish baseline performance metrics for response time, throughput, and resource utilization. Understand performance SLAs and peak load characteristics. Applications with strict performance requirements might need careful IAST tuning or selective deployment. Test environments typically tolerate higher overhead than production, influencing where to deploy IAST.

Organizational readiness extends beyond technical considerations. Assess team expertise with application performance monitoring and debugging, as these skills transfer to IAST operation. Evaluate existing security processes to understand how IAST findings will be managed. Consider cultural factors—teams accustomed to periodic security scans might struggle with continuous security feedback. Address readiness gaps before deployment to ensure smooth adoption.