International Journal of Computer Techniques Volume 12 Issue 4 | Quality Assurance for Modern Cybersecurity Software: Testing for Resilience, Threat Detection, and Compliance
Quality Assurance for Modern Cybersecurity Software: Testing for Resilience, Threat Detection, and Compliance
Author: Oyindamola Adebayo
Wilmington University, Delaware, USA
Contact: +1 (484) 626-6150
Journal: International Journal of Computer Techniques (IJCT)
Volume: 9 | Issue: 4 | Publication Date: July – August 2022
ISSN: 2394-2231 | Journal URL: https://ijctjournal.org/
Abstract
This paper examines the critical role of Quality Assurance (QA) in cybersecurity software development, emphasizing resilience, threat detection, and compliance. It explores QA frameworks, automated testing tools, and DevSecOps integration. Case studies on endpoint protection and cloud security platforms illustrate best practices and challenges in real-world QA implementation.
Keywords
Cybersecurity Software, Quality Assurance (QA), Threat Detection, Security Compliance, Resilience Testing
Conclusion
QA in cybersecurity software is essential for ensuring resilience against attacks, effective threat detection, and regulatory compliance. Integration into DevSecOps pipelines and the use of automated tools enhance scalability and reliability. Challenges include dataset fidelity, tool fragmentation, and human factors. Proactive testing and collaboration between developers and security professionals are key to success.
References
Includes 20 references from IEEE, Elsevier, Springer, and peer-reviewed journals covering cybersecurity QA, compliance frameworks, and testing methodologies.
