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Security Testing Prompts

This section provides prompts designed to help you create effective security test scenarios using AI. These prompts ensure thorough testing of system security and vulnerability assessment.

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Basic Security Test Generation

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Prompt Template

Generate security test scenarios for:
[System/Feature]: [Brief description]

Security Requirements:
- Authentication: [Requirements]
- Authorization: [Requirements]
- Data Protection: [Requirements]
- Compliance: [Standards]

Test Types:
1. [Test Type 1]
2. [Test Type 2]
...

Please include:
- Test Scenarios
- Test Data
- Security Tools
- Success Criteria
- Risk Assessment

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Example Usage

Generate security test scenarios for:
User Authentication System: Login and session management

Security Requirements:
- Authentication: Multi-factor authentication required
- Authorization: Role-based access control
- Data Protection: Encryption at rest and in transit
- Compliance: OWASP Top 10, GDPR

Test Types:
1. Authentication Testing
2. Authorization Testing
3. Session Management
4. Input Validation
5. Security Headers

Please include:
- Test Scenarios
- Test Data
- Security Tools
- Success Criteria
- Risk Assessment

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Advanced Security Testing

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Penetration Testing

Generate penetration test scenarios for:
[System/Feature]: [Description]

Focus Areas:
1. Network Security
2. Application Security
3. Data Security
4. Access Control
5. Compliance

Include:
- Test Scenarios
- Tools Required
- Success Criteria
- Risk Levels
- Remediation Steps

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Vulnerability Assessment

Generate vulnerability assessment scenarios for:
[System/Feature]: [Description]

Assessment Areas:
1. OWASP Top 10
2. Common Vulnerabilities
3. Security Misconfigurations
4. Data Exposure
5. Access Control Issues

Include:
- Test Cases
- Scanning Tools
- Analysis Methods
- Risk Assessment
- Mitigation Steps

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Best Practices

When using these prompts:
  1. Follow Security Standards
    • OWASP guidelines
    • Industry standards
    • Compliance requirements
    • Security best practices
  2. Use Appropriate Tools
    • Security scanners
    • Penetration testing tools
    • Code analysis tools
    • Monitoring tools
  3. Document Findings
    • Vulnerabilities
    • Risk levels
    • Impact assessment
    • Remediation steps
  4. Maintain Security
    • Regular updates
    • Security patches
    • Access reviews
    • Compliance checks

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Tips for Better Results

  1. Start with Assessment
    • Security baseline
    • Risk assessment
    • Compliance check
    • Tool selection
  2. Plan Test Approach
    • Test scope
    • Test methods
    • Resource allocation
    • Timeline
  3. Execute Tests
    • Follow methodology
    • Document findings
    • Assess impact
    • Prioritize issues
  4. Report Results
    • Findings
    • Risk levels
    • Recommendations
    • Action items

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Common Pitfalls to Avoid

  1. Incomplete Coverage
    • ❌ “Test security”
    • ✅ “Test OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, authentication, authorization, and data protection”
  2. Missing Tools
    • ❌ “Manual testing”
    • ✅ “Use security scanners, penetration testing tools, and code analysis tools”
  3. Poor Documentation
    • ❌ “Found vulnerabilities”
    • ✅ “Documented vulnerabilities with risk levels, impact, and remediation steps”
  4. Inadequate Follow-up
    • ❌ “Fixed issues”
    • ✅ “Verified fixes, updated security controls, and documented changes”

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Example Output Structure

Security Test Plan: User Authentication
Version: 1.0
Date: [Current Date]

1. Security Requirements
   - Authentication
   - Authorization
   - Data Protection
   - Compliance

2. Test Scenarios
   - Authentication Tests
   - Authorization Tests
   - Session Management
   - Input Validation
   - Security Headers

3. Test Environment
   - Security Tools
   - Test Data
   - Monitoring Setup
   - Access Requirements

4. Test Execution
   - Test Steps
   - Tools Used
   - Data Requirements
   - Success Criteria

5. Results Analysis
   - Vulnerabilities
   - Risk Assessment
   - Impact Analysis
   - Recommendations

6. Remediation
   - Fixes Required
   - Priority Levels
   - Implementation Steps
   - Verification
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