Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) has a reputation problem.
It's noisy, slow, and often ignored by developers — especially in fast-moving CI/CD pipelines.

In this episode of the TestGuild Podcast, we explore developer-focused DAST and why traditional AppSec tools struggle to gain adoption in modern DevOps teams.

You'll learn:

• Why most DAST tools fail inside real-world CI/CD workflows
• What "shift-left security" actually means beyond marketing buzzwords
• How developer-first DAST reduces false positives and improves signal quality
• Where AI genuinely helps in security testing — and where it's mostly hype
• Practical steps QA, DevOps, and engineering leaders can take to reduce risk this quarter

Our guest, Gadi Bashvitz, CEO at Bright Security, shares lessons from decades in cybersecurity, including building security tools that developers actually use — without slowing delivery.

If you're responsible for test automation, DevSecOps, or application security, this episode will help you rethink how DAST should work in 2026 and beyond.

In this episode of the TestGuild DevOps Toolchain podcast, Joe Colantonio sits down with Brad Groux, technologist, AI strategist, and CEO of Digital Meld, to explore what it really takes for businesses to adopt AI successfully.

Brad shares practical insights on:

• How to prepare your people, processes, and data before bringing in AI tools like Copilot or ChatGPT

• Separating hype from reality when evaluating AI and automation solutions

• Building an AI stack on a budget that empowers mid-sized businesses to compete

• Why "start small, think big" is the winning mindset for sustainable digital transformation

• The role of responsible AI and how leaders can balance innovation with ethics

Whether you're a QA leader, automation engineer, or business exec, this episode will give you a grounded blueprint to cut through the noise and unlock the real value of AI in your organization.