Cyber Security

What is Security Testing?

Security testing is a type of software testing that focuses on revealing any potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses concerning security aspects, including data loss from deliberate attacks or system errors. The goal of security testing is to conduct friendly fire on the system to make sure it is set and ready for real-time action and possible failures and survive such scenarios without harming sensitive attributes.

Any system that deals with authentication-based activities (Accounts, subscriptions … etc.) and/or financial procedures will have to put security testing at the top of its criteria.

What is Vulnerability Assessment and Why we do it?

Vulnerability assessment is a process of identifying weaknesses in computer systems, networks, or applications to develop a plan to mitigate risks associated with them before they can be exploited by attackers. It helps in complying with regulatory standards, managing and mitigating risks, reducing costs associated with recovery, protecting company reputation, and building customer trust and loyalty.

Types of Security Tests

Using the term “Security Testing” alone is a general term. This form of software testing typically involves a list of activities that stand on their own as independent tests. Security testing helps on so many levels. The following are types of security testing activities and sub-tests:

• Vulnerability Scan:

  This process requires the use of an automated program that scans the system for any weak spots.

• Security Scanning:

  This process can be done either manually or can be automated. It involves identifying the risks and providing solutions to reduce their number.

• Penetration Testing:

  This form of testing involves mimicking or simulating an attack attempt on the system to check the level of durability the software has and what the weak points are. This could also involve what is called “Ethical Hacking”.

• Risk Assessment:

  A complete analysis of the security risks and segregating the risk factors into Low, Medium, and High.

• Security Auditing:

  Inspecting the internal code of the operating system for security flaws.