CIS Controls v8.1
CIS Control 16: Application Software Security – CIS Controls v8.1

CIS Controls v8.1 16.13: Conduct Application Penetration Testing

Penetration test applications. For critical applications, authenticated testing finds business logic flaws better than code scanning or automated testing; it depends on the tester's skill in manipulating the application manually as both an authenticated and an unauthenticated user. Implementation Group: IG3 only (for enterprises facing sophisticated attackers or holding highly sensitive data). Asset type: Software. Security function: Govern.

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  • CIS-16.13 Conduct Application Penetration Testing

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