is used to run the tests on the specified URL and scan it for possible vulnerabilities.
By default, the DAST template will use the latest major version of the DAST Docker image. Using the `DAST_VERSION` variable,
you can choose to automatically update DAST with new features and fixes by pinning to a major version (e.g. 1), only update fixes by pinning to a minor version (e.g. 1.6) or prevent all updates by pinning to a specific version (e.g. 1.6.4).
Find the latest DAST versions on the [Releases](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/security-products/dast/-/releases) page.
### Authenticated scan
It's also possible to authenticate the user before performing the DAST checks: