A holistic test procedure for security systems software: An experience report

This paper presents a comprehensive holistic software test procedure for security systems applications. The method evaluates the functional requirements of a security system. Based on the functional requirements and the hardware solution that satisfies the requirements, a test procedure was developed. The test procedure evaluates the correctness, robustness, efficiency, portability, integrity, verifiability and validation and ease of use. An impact assessment is done to assess the cost effectiveness, compatibility and reusability of the software with existing hardware. The study found that the impact of software on the business process is the most important test for any new software prior to deployment.