System Security Assurance Testing involves evaluating the security features of a system to ensure they function properly and protect the system from potential threats. These activities help organizations identify and mitigate security risks, ensuring the system’s overall security and reliability.
Here are some key activities typically involved:
- Vulnerability Scanning: Identifying and assessing vulnerabilities in the system using automated tools.
- Penetration Testing: Simulating real-world attacks to identify security weaknesses and test the system’s defenses.
- Code Review: Analyzing the source code for security flaws and vulnerabilities.
- Security Audits: Conducting comprehensive reviews of the system’s security policies, procedures, and controls.
- Risk Assessment: Evaluating the potential impact of identified vulnerabilities and prioritizing them based on risk.
- Compliance Testing: Ensuring the system meets relevant security standards and regulatory requirements.
- Incident Response Testing: Testing the system’s ability to detect, respond to, and recover from security incidents.