Almost every day, we read news about more and more serious security problems in commonly used software. Unfortunately, hackers, viruses, spyware, Trojans and denial of service attacks have become more common and threaten businesses and individuals alike.
The number of different threats is increasing as technology evolves and digital services become more widespread, as software becomes more and more interconnected with each other and with external services. The level of information security is a concern for both ordinary citizens and, in particular, for businesses seeking to protect their customers and their own valuable data.
Security testing can be used to identify threats and vulnerabilities to software and to test software against them. In this article, we put together a concise package of what security testing is in its simplest form and why security testing is important.
What is security testing?
Security testing is the part of software testing that reveals vulnerabilities in software under development or already existing software. The purpose of security testing is to identify any potential software system loopholes and weaknesses that could lead to the loss of information, revenue or reputation at the hands of an organisation’s employees or outsiders.
Automation and manual testing, combined with decades of experience, help identify the vulnerabilities of the product under test so that corrective action can be taken before problems arise. Contact us and let’s start planning a safer future for your business together!
Why is security testing important?
Software security is important because today’s software and systems are increasingly large, attached to the cloud and contain a lot of valuable data. Increasing data breaches, unauthorised deployments and hacking attacks have put companies under enormous pressure to ensure the complete security of their IT products. As a result, security testing of digital products such as applications, software and systems has become an important part of the entire development lifecycle.
Almost every business depends on its customers. Customers provide sensitive information such as credit card details or health data, depending on the services they use. As a result of a data breach, they may lose trust in the organisation permanently. It is not only the sensitive information received from the customer that is at risk, but also the ideas, patents and plans of the organisation or individuals.
Data breaches can be devastating to any business and tarnish an organisation’s reputation. A single data breach can ruin years of hard work in building a trusted brand. Security testing can ensure the security of software and systems and avoid data loss and potential reputational damage.
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Finally
Data breaches are one of the most significant threats facing organisations in today’s world. There have been numerous data breaches and the means of those committing them are changing as technology evolves, making appropriate ongoing protection a necessity.
Gaps in the security of a software or service pose a risk to both the user and the company providing the software. Developing and testing secure software should already be a matter of course for development teams today, as it is difficult to glue security on after the fact, especially when damage has already been done.
The world is reshaping and business with it
Digital services, data, artificial intelligence and new business models are revolutionising society and organisations. As technology evolves, businesses face new threats. At Nextcon, we help our customers build a more secure and agile future by providing experienced experts for a variety of business and IT needs.
Nextcon’s quality assurance experts approach security testing from a technical perspective without forgetting the customer’s business. Learn more about our services and contact us! Let’s work together to come up with solutions to improve the quality of your business software.