Id : PLN-006

name : Security Test Plan

Description : This test plan defines the strategy, scope, and objectives for conducting security tests on APIs to ensure alignment with the OWASP API Security Top 10 2023 guidelines.

Created By : qa-lead@example.com

Created On : 01-11-2024

This test plan defines the strategy, scope, and objectives for conducting security tests on APIs to ensure alignment with the OWASP API Security Top 10 2023 guidelines. The goal is to identify vulnerabilities, mitigate risks, and establish robust security measures for API endpoints, ensuring data protection and regulatory compliance.

Objectives

  • Validate Security Controls: Test APIs against the OWASP API Security Top 10 to ensure secure authentication, authorization, and data protection.
  • Identify Vulnerabilities: Detect and report critical vulnerabilities, including injection flaws, broken access controls, and security misconfigurations.
  • Mitigate Risks: Provide actionable remediation steps to address identified risks.

Scope of Testing

  1. Authentication & Authorization:
    Validate API keys, JWT tokens, role-based access controls, and protection against unauthorized access.
  2. Data Protection:
    Ensure encryption in transit (TLS/HTTPS) and assess API responses for sensitive data exposure.
  3. Input Validation:
    Test inputs for injection attacks (SQLi, XSS) and ensure strict validation of data formats.
  4. Error Handling:
    Verify that error responses do not disclose sensitive internal information (e.g., stack traces).
  5. Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS):
    Assess configurations to allow only trusted domains.

Approach

Testing Methodology

  • Black-box Testing: Simulate external attacks without internal system knowledge.
  • Gray-box Testing: Test with partial knowledge of the system to identify hidden vulnerabilities.
  • Dynamic Analysis: Use tools like OWASP ZAP and Burp Suite for runtime vulnerability analysis.

Tools & Resources

  • Tools: OWASP ZAP, Postman, Burp Suite, Wireshark, custom scripts.
  • Standards: OWASP API Security Top 10, OWASP Cheat Sheets.

Entry & Exit Criteria

Entry Criteria

  • API endpoints are documented and accessible.
  • Test environment is set up with appropriate user roles and credentials.
  • Necessary tools and resources are available for testing.

Exit Criteria

  • All high and critical vulnerabilities are mitigated or formally accepted as risks.
  • APIs meet OWASP guidelines and organizational security standards.
  • Test execution report is delivered, and findings are addressed.

Deliverables

  1. API Security Testing Report:
    Categorized by severity (Critical, High, Medium, Low).
  2. Recommendations:
    Actionable steps to remediate identified vulnerabilities.

References