Security Testing: A Need and Requirement

Security Testing: A Need and Requirement

Software industry has grown to new heights in today’s era. In recent times, the internet is driving almost every form of business. Web based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a good example of the revolutionized IT world in recent ages. Now-a-days, websites are not only meant for marketing agenda or for publicity scenarios, but they have also evolved to gratify complete business solutions. Online payroll system, online shopping portals, online banking, and stock trading are not only used by companies, but are also sold as products.

Online applications have made the customers dependent on them. Therefore, the essential feature here is named as ‘SECURITY’. There is no doubt that security is of significant value for desktop based applications, also. However, when we discuss about web based applications, security factor increases exponentially. If a web based application is not able to protect important data, no one would use it.

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Author : Knowledge Sharing Team

Knowledge Sharing Team at QA InfoTech is responsible for research on new tools & technologies for effective Software qa testing services across all industry verticals. QA InfoTech (an ISO 9001:2008 & CMMI III certified) is one of the leading Outsourced Software Testing Companies with five testing “Centers of Excellence” in the United States and India.  It offers end to end Security testing services.