Workflow Templates: Security Testing Checklist

Ensure all endpoints are protected with authentication checks

Verify that user data is sanitized to prevent injection attacks

Check for strong password policies and enforce password complexity

Confirm that users have the least privileges necessary to perform their tasks

Check for proper session management and that sessions expire after inactivity

Implement role-based access controls and test for vertical and horizontal privilege escalation

Ensure that data at rest and in transit is encrypted using strong encryption methods

Verify that sensitive data is not exposed in logs or error messages

Implement proper key management and rotation policies

Validate all inputs on both client and server sides to prevent common vulnerabilities

Use whitelisting of permitted input, where possible, rather than blacklisting

Check for protections against XSS, CSRF, and SQL injection attacks

Ensure error messages do not leak stack traces or sensitive application details

Implement comprehensive logging for security-related events

Establish monitoring for suspicious activities that could indicate a security breach

Regularly update all software to the latest security patches

Remove unnecessary services or features to reduce the attack surface

Secure configuration settings for servers, databases, and other infrastructure components

Security Testing Checklist