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<\/span>What is Security Testing?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Security testing<\/b> is a <\/span>type of software testing<\/span><\/a> that identifies vulnerabilities, threats, and risks in a software application and protects it from malicious intruder attacks. The purpose of Security Tests is to identify all potential loopholes and weaknesses in the software system that could result in a loss of information, revenue, or reputation at the hands of the organization’s employees or outsiders.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Why Is Necessary?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

The primary goal of security testing is to identify threats in the system and measure its potential vulnerabilities so that threats can be encountered. In contrast, the system remains operational and cannot be exploited. It also assists in detecting all possible security risks in the system and assisting developers in resolving issues through coding.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Security Testing Types<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

According to the Open Source Security Testing methodology manual, there are seven major types of security testing. They are explained below:<\/span><\/p>\n