For faster setup with automatic instrumentation, consider using Single Step APM Instrumentation, which automatically installs the Datadog SDK with no additional configuration required. See Single Step APM Instrumentation for setup instructions.
Once SSI is set up, you can enable App and API Protection by going to your APM service in the Datadog app → Service Configuration section → Enable Application Security Monitoring.
Overview
Datadog Application Security Management (ASM) provides App and API Protection (AAP) capabilities including:
- Application Security Monitoring: Real-time threat detection and protection against attacks like SQL injection, XSS, and more
- Software Composition Analysis (SCA): Identification of vulnerable dependencies in your codebase
- Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST): Runtime vulnerability detection during testing
ASM works by leveraging the Datadog Java tracing library to monitor HTTP requests, analyze patterns, and detect security threats in real-time. The library integrates seamlessly with your existing application without requiring code changes.
For detailed compatibility information, including supported Java versions, frameworks, and deployment environments, see Single Step Instrumentation Compatibility.
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