Security Threats

Definition of Security Threats as it relates to Software, Software Testing, Security Testing

Security threats refer to potential dangers and vulnerabilities that can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of software systems. In the context of security testing, security threats are those areas of a system that require rigorous examination to identify any weaknesses that could be exploited by attackers. These threats may include injection attacks, cross-site scripting (XSS), denial of service (DoS) attacks, and others. By thoroughly testing for these threats, organizations can better protect their software assets from unauthorized access, data breaches, and other malicious activities.

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