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TC405-001
Test Case ID TC405-001
Author/Designer Ashutosh Burman
Date of creation 22.3.2022
Class functional/non-functional/acceptance

Test description / objective

An Automated Security Testing Pipeline integrates security testing tools within the CI/CD process, enabling continuous identification and mitigation of vulnerabilities. It incorporates various automated tests, such as static and dynamic analysis, to ensure code security before deployment. This proactive approach enhances software reliability and reduces the risk of security breaches by catching issues early in the development cycle

Test pre-state

  • Codebase: Latest version of the application code is available in the repository.
  • Tools Configured: Security testing tools (e.g., SAST, DAST) are installed and configured.
  • Pipeline Access: CI/CD pipeline access is granted with necessary permissions.
  • Baseline Security: Initial security scan completed to establish a security baseline.
  • Notifications: Alert mechanisms for test results are set up.
  • Dependencies: All external services and APIs required for testing are operational.

Test steps

  • Preparation: Ensure all security testing tools are integrated into the CI/CD pipeline.
  • Configuration: Check the configuration tools with the appropriate settings for the application.
  • Trigger: Initiate a build to trigger the security tests.
  • Monitor: Observe the pipeline for any errors or interruptions during the test execution.
  • Results: Collect and analyze the results from the security tests.
  • Adjust: Make necessary adjustments based on the findings and retest if needed.

Test end-state

  • All security tests have been executed without errors.
  • No critical vulnerabilities are found, or all found vulnerabilities are acknowledged and tracked.
  • The pipeline is stable and ready for regular operation

To be taken into account during test

  • Validate that the security tests cover all relevant security aspects of the application.
  • Consider the potential for false positives and establish a process for their review.

Test result (Pass/Fail Criteria)

  • PASS condition
  • Code commits should trigger the pipeline without any errors.
  • All tests within the pipeline should execute correctly.
  • Test results should be accurately reported in the dashboard.
  • In case of test failures, the pipeline should handle them gracefully and provide detailed logs for troubleshooting.
  • Notifications should be sent upon pipeline completion.
  • The pipeline should support continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) processes effectively.
  • FAIL condition
  • Code Errors: If there are syntax errors, logical errors, or unhandled exceptions in the code, the tests will fail.
  • Failed Assertions: If the actual output of a test does not match the expected output, the test will fail.
  • Environment Issues: If there are issues with the testing environment, such as network connectivity problems or server downtime, the tests may fail.
  • Timeouts: If a test takes too long to run and exceeds a set timeout limit, it will fail.
  • Dependency Failures: If a test depends on another test or component that fails, it may also fail.
  • Incorrect Test Data: If the test data is incorrect or not properly set up, the tests may fail.