Testing stories - Page 9
A historically neglected aspect of the software and broader IT industries, testing is the process,
procedures, activities and software used for quality assurance and the evaluation of the suitability of
devices, applications and systems created for the use of others. Those others are any users – from
consumers using an iStore app, through to businesses rolling out Enterprise Resource Planning solutions.
Testing is oft-neglected because it is complex, time-consuming and specialised, equating to ‘costly’. But
neglect testing at your peril, because failed deployments especially at enterprise scale, are even more
complex, time-consuming and difficult-to-resolve.
Ethical hacking in Aotearoa: How can it benefit cybersecurity in NZ?
Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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cybersecurity
Hacking and ethical hacking are on the rise in New Zealand, as cyber-attacks increase. Should ethical hacking be an integral part of cybersecurity?.
Interview: Blacklock Security pioneers pentesting as a service in Asia Pacific
Mon, 13th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
We spoke to Blacklock's Nilesh Kapoor about Blacklock, a startup that is making waves in the penetration testing as a service space.
Synopsys announces overhaul of app security testing tool
Fri, 10th Sep 2021
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application security
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Synopsys has announced the availability of new features of its Rapid Scan tool, which provides vulnerability detection for open source code.
Next Pathway streamlines cloud migration with new testing capabilities
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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software development
Next Pathway has announced its next version of SHIFT Tester, engineered with enhanced data validation and test automation capabilities.
The changing world of software testing automation
Fri, 6th Aug 2021
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ai
When done correctly, software testing reduces development costs and improves performance writes Tricentis enterprise manager for ANZ Leon Booth.
The importance of data masking and testing in an evolving organisational landscape
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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erp
To guarantee systems are operating as they should, organisations must invest in system testing and data masking — without compromising security.
Huge increase in threat actors using Cobalt Strike - Proofpoint research
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
Proofpoint cybersecurity company has released research finding a 161% increase in threat actors using the threat emulation tool Cobalt Strike.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Applitools?
Tue, 15th Jun 2021
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software development
TechDay spoke to Applitools head of customer success & solutions for APAC Satish Mallela, who sheds light on the issues that Applitools specialises in.
71% of CISOs aren't confident code is free of vulnerabilities before live production
Fri, 4th Jun 2021
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application security
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devsecops
Research from Dynatrace found 71% of CISOs say they’re not confident code is free of vulnerabilities before going into live production.
Managing quality with a work-from-anywhere workforce
Mon, 14th Dec 2020
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uc
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devops
Work-from-anywhere contact centres need quality control mechanisms to ensure a consistent customer experience, according to NICE.
Tips, strategies and best practices for DevOps testing
Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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software development
DevOps plays a vital role in software development, but how can teams optimize software testing? Here are five best practices to consider.
Dynatrace to offer cloud application security capabilities
Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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application security
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devsecops
Dynatrace is expanding its cloud application security capabilities with a new module on its Software Intelligence Platform.
The case for converged application and infrastructure monitoring
Tue, 8th Dec 2020
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converged infrastructure
IT monitoring tools have become increasingly fragmented and unsustainable. Converged application and infrastructure monitoring is the solution.
QA an increasing priority as more businesses invest in digital transformation
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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digital transformation
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apm
Quality assurance (QA) has become a top priority for achieving digital transformation, according to the World Quality Report 2020-21.
Keysight buys AI testing specialist Eggplant for $300m
Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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ai
Keysight Technologies acquires digital automation specialist Eggplant for USD $330 million, enhancing its stake in the automated software test market.
HackerOne launches penetration testing to empower digital transformation
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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digital transformation
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apm
HackerOne introduces hacker-powered penetration testing to aid digital transformation, providing real-time vulnerability alerts and compliance-ready reports.
CompTIA brings certification testing online, just in time for lockdown
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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software development
CompTIA partners with Pearson VUE to offer online testing for its certification exams, allowing users to take tests from home or office.
InterSystems helps Aus laboratories in the fight against COVID-19
Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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healthtech
InterSystems helps Australian clinical labs increase their COVID-19 testing capacity by providing digital interfaces to their information systems.
Equifax breach vulnerability surfaces as top network attack in Q3 2019
Mon, 16th Dec 2019
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Equifax breach vulnerability from Apache Struts tops WatchGuard’s Q3 2019 list of network attacks, highlighting rising malware and zero-day threats.
Trustwave introduces dashboard to manage security testing
Mon, 21st Oct 2019
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multi-cloud
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apm
Trustwave has launched a new dashboard, allowing enterprises and government agencies to manage comprehensive security testing across various environments.