1: Introduction to Security Testing

1.1 Overview of Security Testing
1.2 Importance of Security Testing in Software Development
1.3 Types of Security Threats and Vulnerabilities
1.4 Key Concepts in Security Testing (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)

2: Security Testing Methodologies

2.1 Types of Security Testing: Static Analysis, Dynamic Analysis, and Interactive Analysis
2.2 Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Scanning
2.3 Manual Testing vs. Automated Testing
2.4 Security Testing Life Cycle and Best Practices

3: Common Security Vulnerabilities

3.1 Overview of OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities
3.2 Detailed Analysis of Common Vulnerabilities
3.2.1 Injection Attacks (SQL, Command Injection)
3.2.2 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
3.2.3 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
3.2.4 Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR)
3.2.5 Security Misconfiguration
3.2.6 Sensitive Data Exposure
3.2.7 Broken Authentication and Session Management
3.2.8 Insufficient Logging and Monitoring
3.3 Understanding and Mitigating Each Vulnerability

4: Tools for Security Testing

4.1 Introduction to Security Testing Tools
4.2 Vulnerability Scanners (e.g., Nessus, OpenVAS)
4.3 Penetration Testing Tools (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite)
4.4 Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Tools
4.5 Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Tools
4.6 Code Review Tools and Techniques

5: Performing Penetration Testing

5.1 Overview of Penetration Testing(Ref: Continuous Integration and Testing with Jenkins)
5.2 Planning and Scoping a Penetration Test
5.3 Reconnaissance and Information Gathering
5.4 Scanning and Enumeration
5.5 Exploitation Techniques and Tools
5.6 Post-Exploitation and Reporting

6: Conducting Vulnerability Scanning

6.1 Setting Up and Configuring Vulnerability Scanners
6.2 Scanning for Common Vulnerabilities
6.3 Interpreting Scan Results and Identifying Risks
6.4 Prioritizing and Addressing Vulnerabilities

7: Secure Coding Practices

7.1 Introduction to Secure Coding
7.2 Common Secure Coding Guidelines
7.3 Preventing and Mitigating Vulnerabilities in Code
7.4 Integrating Security into the Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

8: Security Testing in CI/CD Pipelines

8.1 Integrating Security Testing into CI/CD Pipelines
8.2 Tools and Techniques for Automated Security Testing
8.3 Continuous Security Monitoring and Reporting
8.4 Ensuring Security Compliance in Automated Builds

9: Analyzing and Reporting Security Issues

9.1 Techniques for Analyzing Security Test Results
9.2 Documenting and Reporting Vulnerabilities
9.3 Communicating Security Findings to Stakeholders
9.4 Developing and Implementing Remediation Plans

10: Case Studies and Real-World Applications

10.1 Case Study: Security Testing for a Sample Application
10.2 Practical Application: Identifying and Addressing Vulnerabilities
10.3 Discussion of Real-World Security Breaches and Lessons Learned
10.4 Best Practices for Ongoing Security Testing