What is security testing?
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Topic: What is security testing?
Posted By: Amrita
Subject: What is security testing?
Date Posted: 22Feb2007 at 10:26am
What is security testing?
Def#1:
A process used to determine that the security features of a system are
implemented as designed and that they are adequate for a proposed
application environment. This process includes hands-on functional
testing, penetration testing, and verification. See also: Functional
Testing, Penetration Testing, Verification.
Def#2:
Techniques used to confirm the design and/or operational
effectiveness of security controls implemented within a system.
Examples: Attack and penetration studies to determine whether adequate
controls have been implemented to prevent breach of system controls and
processes Password strength testing by using tools
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