Types of security testing?

1. Vulnerability assessment: Identifying weaknesses in a system or network that could be exploited by attackers.

2. Penetration testing: Simulating a real-world attack on a system to identify vulnerabilities and assess the effectiveness of security measures.

3. Security scanning: Automated tools are used to scan a system or network for known security vulnerabilities.

4. Security auditing: Reviewing and analyzing security controls and policies to ensure they are effective and compliant with industry standards.

5. Risk assessment: Identifying and evaluating potential security risks to determine the likelihood and impact of a security breach.

6. Security code review: Analyzing the source code of an application to identify security vulnerabilities and weaknesses.

7. Security configuration review: Assessing the configuration settings of systems, applications, and network devices to ensure they are secure and compliant with best practices.

8. Security compliance testing: Ensuring that systems and applications comply with relevant security standards and regulations.

9. Social engineering testing: Assessing the effectiveness of security awareness training by simulating social engineering attacks on employees.

10. Security architecture review: Evaluating the overall security architecture of a system or network to identify potential weaknesses and areas for improvement.

Static Analysis (Code Review)
- Involves inspecting source code and other non-executable artifacts to identify potential vulnerabilities without executing the code.
- Techniques include linting, static code analysis tools, and code audits.

Dynamic Analysis (Runtime Testing)
- Executes the code in a controlled environment to detect vulnerabilities in real-time.
- Techniques include fuzzing, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning.

Vulnerability Management
- Identifies and assesses known vulnerabilities in software and systems.
- Uses tools such as vulnerability scanners and security information and event management (SIEM) systems.

Threat Modeling
- Identifies and analyzes potential threats to a system or application.
- Techniques include attack trees, misuse cases, and STRIDE.

Network Security Testing
- Evaluates the security of network infrastructure, including firewalls, routers, and switches.
- Techniques include network scanning, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment.

Wireless Security Testing
- Assesses the security of wireless networks, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular networks.
- Techniques include signal sniffing, MAC address spoofing, and rogue access point detection.

Cloud Security Testing
- Evaluates the security of cloud infrastructure and services, such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Techniques include penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and cloud misconfiguration scanning.

Mobile Security Testing
- Assesses the security of mobile applications, devices, and operating systems.
- Techniques include static analysis, dynamic analysis, and penetration testing.

IoT Security Testing
- Evaluates the security of IoT devices and systems, such as smart homes, connected cars, and industrial equipment.
- Techniques include device profiling, protocol analysis, and vulnerability assessment.

Penetration Testing
- Simulates real-world attacks to identify unauthorized access points, vulnerabilities, and potential entry points for malicious actors.
- Techniques include social engineering, physical penetration, and network exploitation.