Security Testing Glossary Definition

Security Testing is testing performed to evaluate whether systems, applications, controls, or configurations resist misuse or attack.

Security Testing is a software-quality concept used in DevOps to move validation earlier, automate feedback, and reduce the risk of defects reaching production.

Security Testing gives security, IT, compliance, and business teams a shared term for discussing protection, accountability, and operational risk.

Quality engineers and developers use this concept to detect defects earlier, improve confidence in changes, and keep delivery speed from outrunning reliability.

Related concepts include DevOps, Continuous Testing and Test Automation.