Week 6 DiscussionWebsite Testing and Security Please respo.docx
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The document discusses the importance of comprehensive testing for web applications, focusing on functionality and security. It outlines the need for a test plan that includes major components to ensure security and encourages the consideration of hiring an outside company for penetration testing, highlighting both the potential benefits and risks. The objective is to prepare for a robust testing strategy that addresses vulnerabilities and ensures the integrity of web applications.
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Week 6 DiscussionWebsite Testing and Security Please respo.docx
- 1. Week 6 Discussion "Website Testing and Security" Please respond to the following: It’s important to fully test any sort of web application development for functionality, security, etc. Outline the major componenents that you would include in your test plan in order to make sure that your Web application is secure. Provide a rationale for your test plan components. Imagine that you are an IT Security Manager. You want to have your security team perform penetration testing as part of vulnerability testing on your current systems. Your CIO wants to hire an outside company to perform the penetration testing. Choose a side and argue for or against hiring an outside company. What are the potential benefits and risks with penetration testing in general.