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Security Testing - Is Automation Failing Us?

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Overview

Explore the critical topic of security testing automation in this thought-provoking conference talk by Heather Hinton at LASCON 2018. Delve into the evolution of security testing methodologies, from traditional waterfall approaches to modern shift-left strategies. Examine the roles of identity and privacy, test coverage, code reviews, penetration tests, and manual testing in the security landscape. Analyze the potential shortcomings of automation in security testing and discover proactive controls to enhance cybersecurity practices. Learn about incident response techniques and gain insights into the CyberPatriot program. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state of security testing and explore ways to improve its effectiveness in an ever-evolving threat landscape.

Syllabus

Introduction
Identity and Privacy
Test Coverage
Waterfall Method
Old School
Code Reviews
Flashback
Pen Tests
Manual Tests
Automation Failing US
Shift Left
Proactive Controls
What does this mean
Are we done
Incident response
CyberPatriot

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