What kind of analysis tests application code for vulnerabilities without executing the code?

Flashcard 15 - SYO-701 Security Operations Flashcard Set for the CompTIA Security+

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static code analysis

Explanation:

Static code analysis checks application source code for potential vulnerabilities, such as buffer overflows or injection flaws, without running the program. This can provide early detection of security issues during development.

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