Testing Byte Series:
5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Conducting Security Testing
Security testing is one of the most important aspects of the software development life cycle. It ensures that your application has no security flaws or vulnerabilities. A common misconception is that a good tester will find any bugs and problems in an application. That is not always true.
There are many mistakes you can commit while conducting security testing which may lead to critical consequences such as breaking confidentiality, availability, or integrity. Here are 5 common security testing mistakes you should avoid:
1) Not Understanding Your Application’s Functionality
2) Testing for Security Flaws in Non-Security Features
3) Ignoring Security Requirements for External APIs
4) Using Insufficient Resources for Security Testing
5) Failure to Test After Development Changes