Why Application security?

•Networks and software are becoming increasingly complex.
•New Vulnerabilities are identified almost each day and Attacks are greatly
increased.
•Constant update and Patch management
•One single breach can lead to Financial loss, Loss of reputation, customer confidence
and Brand name.
•80% of all Security Breaches are due to Web Vulnerabilities – Gartner
•Over 95% of the Web Applications are Vulnerable
•Applications are developed with more focus on the Functionality than Security.

what is application security testing?

Application Security Testing encompasses measures taken throughout the application's life-cycle to prevent exceptions in the security policy of an application or the underlying system (vulnerabilities) through flaws in the design, development, and deployment, up gradation or maintenance of the application.