Security Testing Patterns

Expert guidance for implementing comprehensive security testing strategies including static analysis, dynamic testing, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment.

When to Use This Skill

• Implementing security testing pipelines in CI/CD
• Conducting security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Validating application security controls and defenses
• Performing penetration testing and security reviews
• Configuring SAST/DAST tools and interpreting results
• Testing authentication and authorization mechanisms
• Evaluating API security and compliance with OWASP standards
• Integrating security scanning into development workflows
• Responding to security findings and prioritizing remediation
• Training teams on security testing methodologies

Core Concepts