From a72dbf6a0724177ee3e0760f7c3a3209cd0cc635 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ayela232 Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2026 14:17:01 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Update IAST setup instructions with APM cost note Added note about APM intake costs even when APM is disabled. --- content/en/security/code_security/iast/setup/_index.md | 4 +++- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/en/security/code_security/iast/setup/_index.md b/content/en/security/code_security/iast/setup/_index.md index f346fcdf1ea..f8279503715 100644 --- a/content/en/security/code_security/iast/setup/_index.md +++ b/content/en/security/code_security/iast/setup/_index.md @@ -13,7 +13,9 @@ Before setting up Runtime Code Analysis (IAST), ensure the following prerequisit 1. **Datadog Agent Installation:** The Datadog Agent is installed and configured for your application's operating system or container, cloud, or virtual environment. 2. **Supported SDK:** The Datadog SDK used by your application or service supports Runtime Code Analysis (IAST) capabilities for the language of your application or service. For more details, see the **Compatibility Requirements** section below. -
The Datadog Agent and SDK are the only requirements for IAST. APM tracing and Infrastructure Monitoring are not required; IAST reports findings independently of both. To disable APM or Infrastructure Monitoring, see Disable APM and Infrastructure Monitoring.
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The Datadog Agent and SDK are the only requirements for IAST. APM tracing and Infrastructure Monitoring are not required; IAST reports findings independently of both. To disable APM or Infrastructure Monitoring, see Disable APM and Infrastructure Monitoring. +
+Even if APM is disabled, APM intake costs are still incurred for ingesting data, such as security traces and spans, to support IAST.
## Using Datadog SDKs