Practice Security Testing Methods (6.5) - Secure Software Development - Cyber Security Basic
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Security Testing Methods

Practice - Security Testing Methods

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does SAST stand for?

💡 Hint: It deals with source code analysis.

Question 2 Easy

True or False: DAST tests applications without executing them.

💡 Hint: Think about when DAST is used.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of SAST?

Testing source code at runtime
Analyzing static code
Monitoring application traffic

💡 Hint: Focus on the analysis stage of testing.

Question 2

True or False: DAST can only find vulnerabilities after an application is deployed.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the timing of when DAST is used.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

A company implemented both SAST and DAST separately and found multiple security flaws. They later incorporated IAST. How might their results differ?

💡 Hint: Consider how combining both methods might reveal a comprehensive view.

Challenge 2 Hard

You are tasked with presenting to management the importance of incorporating DAST into your current security testing regimen. What key points would you emphasize?

💡 Hint: Focus on the practical benefits and outcomes of DAST.

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