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January 17th, 2009 — Security testing, Web Testing
Security testing of web applications against SQL Injection, explained with simple examples - By Inder P Singh.
Many applications use some type of a database. An application under test might have a user interface that accepts user input that is used to perform the following tasks:
1. Show the relevant stored data to the user e.g. the application checks the credentials of the user using the log in information entered by the user and exposes only the relevant functionality and data to the user
November 17th, 2008 — Security testing, Web Testing
This is guest article by “Inder P Singh”
Introduction
As more and more vital data is stored in web applications and the number of transactions on the web increases, proper security testing of web applications is becoming very important. Security testing is the process that determines that confidential data stays confidential (i.e. it is not exposed to individuals/ entities for which it is not meant) and users can perform only those tasks that they are authorized to perform (e.g. a user should not be able to deny the functionality of the web site to other users, a user should not be able to change the functionality of the web application in an unintended way etc.).
Some key terms used in security testing
Before we go further, it will be useful to be aware of a few terms that are frequently used in web application security testing:
What is “Vulnerability”?
This is a weakness in the web application. The cause of such a “weakness” can be bugs in the application, an injection (SQL/ script code) or the presence of viruses.
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July 23rd, 2008 — Testing Skill Improvement, Testing Tips and resources, Web Testing
This is a guest article by: Inder P Singh
These days a number of web sites are deployed in multiple languages. As companies perform more and more business in other countries, the number of such global multi-lingual web applications will continue to increase.
Testing web sites supporting multiple languages has its own fair share of challenges. In this article, I will share seven tips with you that will enable you to test the multi-lingual browser-based applications in a complete way:
May 23rd, 2008 — Testing News, Testing Tips and resources, Web Testing
Mozilla released its Firefox 3 release candidate internet browser to public for testing purpose only. Mozilla Firefox is the most popular internet browser after Microsoft’s Internet explorer. By releasing this Firefox 3.0 version to developers and testers community, company wants to make sure product is fully ready for final release.
Company is taking feedback from testers and web developers to improve and fix most of the bugs before advancing to next version.
May 7th, 2008 — Questions & answers, Testing Interview questions, Web Testing, Basics of Software testing
This is the guest post from VijayD
Question:
What is the difference between client-server testing and web based testing and what are things that we need to test in such applications?
Ans:
Projects are broadly divided into two types of: Continue reading →
January 25th, 2008 — Testing Tips and resources, Software Job Openings, Web Testing
This article will help you to learn basic web terminologies. While testing web applications it’s very necessary to know all web technologies. This will increase the test coverage and also the capabilities of web application tester.
This web terminology article is compiled by Meenakshi M. She is working as a Test Engineer and having 3+yrs of experience in Manual and Automation (QTP) testing.
