Security testing using JUnit and Perl scripts
Julian Harty
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Julian Harty
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In this paper, I describe a recent practical experience where JUnit was used for testing security bugs in addition to functional bugs. Perl scripts were also used during the exploration phase. The application being tested was mature, but insecure.
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In this paper, I describe a recent practical experience where JUnit was used for testing security bugs in addition to functional bugs. Perl scripts were also used during the exploration phase. The application being tested was mature, but insecure.
Key concepts: Perl, Scripting language, Computer science, Programming language, Software engineering