Productivity and Efficiency Gains

Productivity and Efficiency Gains

Developer productivity improvements, while harder to quantify, provide substantial value. SAST IDE integration helps developers write secure code initially rather than fixing issues later. Studies show developers spend 20-30% of their time addressing security issues discovered late in development. Early detection through integrated security testing can reclaim half this time for feature development. Calculate developer hours saved and multiply by fully loaded developer costs to quantify productivity gains.

Reduced debugging and troubleshooting time adds measurable value. Security vulnerabilities discovered in production often manifest as mysterious bugs requiring extensive investigation. IAST's detailed vulnerability information—stack traces, data flows, and reproduction steps—dramatically reduces debugging time. DAST findings include proof-of-concept exploits that clarify issues immediately. Track mean time to resolution before and after tool implementation to quantify these efficiency gains.

Automated testing replaces manual security reviews, providing both cost savings and consistency. Manual code reviews for security might examine 100-200 lines per hour at costs of $150-300 per hour for qualified reviewers. SAST analyzes millions of lines in hours at marginal cost. While automated tools don't completely replace human review, they dramatically reduce the scope requiring manual attention. Calculate manual review hours saved while maintaining or improving security coverage.