Domain 6: Security Assessment and Testing

Practice questions covering security testing, vulnerability assessments, and security control testing.

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Which type of security test is performed with no knowledge of the target systems or environment?

White box testing

Grey box testing

Black box testing

Unit testing

Quick Tips: Security Assessment and Testing

Testing Types: Understand the differences between vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, audits, and code reviews.

Box Testing: Know the distinctions between black box (no knowledge), grey box (partial knowledge), and white box (full knowledge) testing.

Security Metrics: Understand how to use metrics to measure the effectiveness of security controls and drive improvement.

Testing in SDLC: Remember that security testing should be integrated throughout the software development lifecycle, not just at the end.