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Automated Security Testing

Automated security testing is the automatic execution of test scripts to check the security of your code or systems. This can be done at different levels: from unit tests that test individual security functions, to integration tests that check if different security controls work together correctly, to full security scans that identify vulnerabilities. By automating security tests, you can quickly and reliably detect security flaws, especially in repeated builds or large projects.

Starting Points

Key Points

  • You make a well-founded decision about which security functionalities should be tested automatically based on risk assessment.
  • You write clear, readable security tests that verify specific security controls or identify vulnerabilities.
  • A structured approach is followed for security testing (for example, the Arrange-Act-Assert pattern for unit tests, or threat-based test design).
  • You run automated security tests regularly (for example, via a CI/CD pipeline) and catch security regressions early before they reach production.
  • Security test results are reliable and reproducible; relevant edge cases and attack vectors are explicitly included in test scenarios.