Security Testing

What is Security Testing?

Security testing identifies vulnerabilities, threats, and risks in the application to ensure data and resources are protected from unauthorised access or attacks.

Key Areas Covered

• Authentication and Authorisation: Verifying only legitimate users can access appropriate resources.
• Data Protection: Ensuring sensitive data is encrypted and securely stored.
• Vulnerability Assessment: Checking for common weaknesses like SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS).
• Penetration Testing: Simulating real attacks to uncover exploitable vulnerabilities.

Why It Matters

Security testing protects both the organisation and its users from data breaches, financial loss, and reputational damage.