Cybersecurity Glossary

Security Testing

Security testing checks software to reveal vulnerabilities in security mechanisms and determine whether data and resources are protected from threat actors. It’s a type of non-functional testing focused on whether the software or application is designed and configured correctly.

The test provides evidence on the safety and reliability of software systems and applications, such as not accepting unauthorized inputs. Different types of security testing include vulnerability scanning, security scanning, penetration testing, security audit, and risk assessment.

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Platform > Features
Active Security Testing

CyCognito Active Security Testing enhances your defense with expert security testing services. Learn how security testing helps protect digital assets.

Platform > Products
Automated Security Testing

CyCognito Automated Security Testing dynamically applies payload-based testing techniques across your entire external attack surface.

Use Cases
Scale your Red Teams and Pen Testers

CyCognito provides continuous reconnaissance and active security testing across your attack surface. Scale your Red Teams and Pen Testers with CyCognito.

Learning Center Application Security
Application Security Testing: Paradigms, Tools & Best Practices

Application security testing is a systematic process of evaluating the security aspects of a software application to identify potential vulnerabilities

Learning Center Application Security
What Is Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)?

Dynamic application security testing is a technique used to assess the security of web applications by simulating real-world attacks.

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