Security Regression Testing

tag: [Security Specialist]

Security regression testing involves retesting previously fixed vulnerabilities to ensure that they remain fixed and that new code changes do not introduce new vulnerabilities.

Benefits of Security Regression Testing

  1. Ensures Consistency

    • Verifies that security fixes remain effective and are not inadvertently undone by subsequent code changes.

  2. Maintains Security Posture

    • Helps maintain the overall security posture of the application by continuously monitoring for regressions.

  3. Automates Verification

    • Automates the process of verifying security fixes, reducing the need for manual retesting.

Best Practices for Security Regression Testing

  1. Automate Testing

    • Integrate security regression testing into the CI/CD pipeline to automatically test code changes for regressions.

  2. Maintain Test Cases

    • Maintain a comprehensive set of test cases that cover known vulnerabilities and common security issues.
    • Regularly update test cases to reflect new vulnerabilities and changes in the codebase.

  3. Use Version Control

    • Use version control systems to track changes to test cases and ensure that they are up to date.
    • Implement automated checks to verify that changes to the codebase do not introduce regressions.

  4. Continuous Monitoring

    • Continuously monitor the results of security regression tests to identify and address regressions promptly.