# Security testing
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 Security testing identifies potential vulnerabilities, threats, risks, and other security weaknesses in a system. It safeguards the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the system and its data. Inspected components include safety faults, infrastructure weaknesses, network threats, software vulnerabilities, and other hazards. Effective security testing involves a mix of manual penetration testing and automated vulnerability scans, offering insights into potential breaches or exposures. 

**Topics**
+ [Indicators for security testing](indicators-for-security-testing.md)
+ [Anti-patterns for security testing](anti-patterns-for-security-testing.md)
+ [Metrics for security testing](metrics-for-security-testing.md)