In general, software products are meant for processing, storing and exchange of data. Different programs process different kinds of data for different purposes. (by QATestLab)

1. 3 Characteristics of Well
Protected Data

2. In general, software products are
meant for processing, storing and
exchange of data. Different
programs process different kinds
of data for different purposes.

3. At present security of user data have
become one of the main requirements
to an application. Security standards are
very high for e-commerce, banking and
other programs dealing with sensitive
business and personal data.

4. 1. Every user has access and is able to edit
only the data that he or she is entitled to
utilize.
2. All the sensitive data are stored in an
encrypted form.
One Can Say That
Data are Properly Protected If:

5. 3. All the sensitive data are transferred
between the server and client machine, the
system modules, other software products, etc.
in an encrypted form, via protected channels.
One Can Say That
Data are Properly Protected If:

6. Data protection is one of the main
points during security testing of
a software product. Test engineers
have to find out whether the
mentioned conditions are met.

7. Besides, it is necessary to check whether
the data are not corrupted or lost during
coding, decoding and transitions. One
should make sure that sensitive
information does not appear in a readable
form anywhere, for example, in the
browser address line.

8. Manual and automated testing is
applied for checking data protection. This
part of software testing must be carried
out thoroughly; otherwise the application
users and owners may face serious
problems.

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