Software Quality Assurance Testing Guide Tips And Practices

Security Testing In the digitally connected online environment of today, individuals and enterprises leverage software applications (backed by dedicated hardware systems) to communicate and execute sundry activities. Since such software applications contain sensitive personal and business information, they are prone to abuse and misuse. The rising graph of cybercrime is a testament to this menace where criminals siphon off money, data and information from vulnerable customer touchpoints or business enterprises. The unfortunate part of the whole episode is that cyber criminals seem to be one step ahead of the efforts to plug the vulnerabilities. Despite a flurry of incidents related to cybercrime, security testing remains a work in progress in many organizations. According to statistics, around 70 percent of global businesses had experienced some form of cybersecurity threats in 2018 alone (Source: betanews.com). Also, the menace of ransomware is likely to cost businesses a...

Security Testing The role of software applications has become critical in today’s digital ecosystem. They help us communicate, interact, and carry out myriad activities, be it in the personal or professional sphere. Moreover, the complexities and challenges associated with such applications have grown manifold thanks to the advent of cutting edge technologies. These include Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, the Internet of Things (IoT), Predictive Analysis, Blockchain, Big Data, and Cloud Computing among others. Undoubtedly, these applications have given ease, connectivity, and convenience an altogether new meaning. In fact, activities that were in the realm of imagination in the not so distant past have become commonplace now. Does this mean everything is hunky dory and everyone should go about their business nonchalantly? The answer is NO, for with the advent of technology, there comes a challenge in the form of cyber threats. Since these applications contain pe...

Cybersecurity Issues Technology has changed the way businesses operate, institutions function, and individuals carry out their activities. It has made our lives simpler and convenient, be it while paying utility bills, buying train/bus/plane tickets, booking cabs, shopping from eCommerce stores, or doing office work from remote locations etc. If there has been a proliferation of devices, platforms, frameworks, and networks to choose, businesses have a flurry of technologies to implement in order to provide the best customer experience. These technologies include Blockchain, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Internet of Things, and Cloud Computing to name a few. On the other hand, if Information Technology has made the world a global village and facilitated the interchange of information through a range of device platforms, it has also brought with it the spectre of cybersecurity issues as well. According to statistics, the worldwide spending on tackli...