Application analysis is a systematic security process that involves examining software applications to identify, evaluate, and understand potential vulnerabilities, security flaws, and architectural weaknesses. This comprehensive evaluation aims to proactively enhance an application's security posture throughout its entire lifecycle—from initial design and development to deployment and ongoing maintenance.

The process employs various techniques including Static Application Security Testing (SAST), which examines source code without execution, and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), which assesses running applications in real-time. Additional methods include Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST), manual code reviews, and threat modeling. By systematically identifying and remediating security issues, organizations can significantly reduce their attack surface, prevent data breaches, ensure compliance with security standards, and protect sensitive data against evolving cyber threats.