Title :
Susceptibility matrix: a new aid to software auditing
Author :
Jiwnani, Kanta ; Zelkowitz, Marvin
Author_Institution :
Maryland Univ., College Park, MD, USA
Abstract :
Testing for security is lengthy, complex, and costly, so focusing test efforts in areas that have the greatest number of security vulnerabilities is essential. This article describes a taxonomy-based approach that gives an insight into the distribution of vulnerabilities in a system.
Keywords :
auditing; program testing; security of data; security testing; security vulnerabilities; software auditing; susceptibility matrix; taxonomy-based approach; Bars; Computer errors; Computer science; Computer security; Information security; Operating systems; Privacy; Software systems; Software testing; Taxonomy;
Journal_Title :
Security & Privacy, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MSECP.2004.1281240
