Empowering businesses with robust security testing solutions that safeguard applications, ensure compliance, and fortify systems against evolving cyber threats, enabling uninterrupted growth and trust in a digital world.
The lack of comprehensive security testing leaves organisations vulnerable to a wide range of threats, from data breaches and ransomware attacks to compliance penalties and loss of customer trust. These statistics underscore the critical importance of integrating thorough security testing into the software development lifecycle to protect both financial and reputational assets. Here are some industry insights.
The average cost of a data breach in 2023 was $4.45 million, according to IBM's Cost of a Data Breach report. According to the 2023 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), 61% of breaches involved vulnerabilities that could have been prevented through proper security testing and patching.
Security testing is the process of assessing and validating the security mechanisms within a software application or system to ensure that they protect data and resources against threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks. The primary goal of security testing is to identify security flaws that could be exploited by attackers, ensuring that the application is secure against known and unknown threats.
Understand the security requirements and compliance standards relevant to the application, such as OWASP, SANS Top 25, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and ISO standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify potential security risks, data sensitivity, and areas requiring heightened protection.
Identify and prioritise potential threats to the application. Create a threat model to map out the attack surface, identify potential entry points, and define the most critical security threats.
Integrate security practices into the DevOps pipeline (DevSecOps) to ensure continuous security throughout the software development lifecycle. Implement automated security testing, such as static and dynamic analysis, within CI/CD pipelines to detect vulnerabilities early in the development process.
Define the scope, objectives, and strategy for security testing. Develop a detailed plan that includes test cases, tools, environments, and timelines, focusing on both proactive and reactive security measures.
Identify vulnerabilities in the system before they can be exploited. Use automated tools and manual techniques to scan the application for known vulnerabilities, such as those outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and SANS Top 25
Simulate real-world attacks to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls. Ethical hackers attempt to exploit vulnerabilities to gain unauthorised access, providing insights into the potential damage and remediation strategies.
Detect vulnerabilities at the code level. Perform static and dynamic code analysis to identify security flaws and weaknesses in the application’s source code, ensuring alignment with OWASP and SANS guidelines.
Ensure that security configurations are correctly implemented and optimised. Review and test security settings, such as authentication, encryption, and access control configurations, to verify they align with best practices.
Verify that the application meets industry-specific regulatory requirements. Conduct tests to ensure compliance with standards like GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS, and prepare necessary documentation for audits.
Continuously monitor the system for security breaches and report on security status. Implement real-time monitoring tools to detect suspicious activities and generate detailed reports with actionable insights.
Fix identified security issues and validate the fixes. Work with development teams to remediate vulnerabilities and perform retests to ensure that all issues have been resolved.
Why Innovadeas?
We embed security testing into your development lifecycle, enabling continuous security assurance with automated tools and processes. We leverage the latest tools and methodologies to ensure thorough testing, delivering insights that go beyond surface-level vulnerabilities. We understand that security needs vary, so we customise our testing strategies to address your specific risks and regulatory requirements. We focus not just on identifying current vulnerabilities but also on helping you build a robust security posture that anticipates and mitigates future risks. We believe in continuous security improvement, offering ongoing support and retesting services to adapt to new threats and changes in your application. By partnering with us, you gain access to a comprehensive security testing approach that combines deep expertise in OWASP and SANS standards, advanced tools, and tailored strategies. This ensures your application is not just compliant but resilient against any potential attack, all while being seamlessly integrated into your DevSecOps pipeline for continuous protection.
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