CM-19 Change Management

Application Security Testing & Pen Test

Applications are tested for security pre/post release.

Domain
Change Management
Control type
Detective
Automated / manual
Hybrid
Frequency
Per release + annual
Framework reference
MAS TRM – SDLC; Cyber Hygiene

What good looks like

SAST/DAST before release and periodic pen testing; findings tracked and remediated.

Risk if it fails

Vulnerabilities released/persisting in production.

How Tess tests it

4 tests — each concludes only on cited evidence.

Security-testing cadence defined (incl. pen test)

Design
Procedure
Inspect the cadence.
Expected
Defined.
Sample
1 (design inspection)
Evidence
Pen-test reports, scan results, remediation register.

Pre-release security testing performed

Operating
Procedure
Sample releases.
Expected
Tested before release.
Sample
1
Evidence
Pen-test reports, scan results, remediation register.

Periodic penetration test performed

Operating
Procedure
Inspect the pen-test report.
Expected
Performed in period.
Sample
1
Evidence
Pen-test reports, scan results, remediation register.

Findings remediated/tracked by severity

Operating
Procedure
Inspect the remediation tracker.
Expected
Closed per severity SLA.
Sample
1
Evidence
Pen-test reports, scan results, remediation register.

Evidence Tess looks for

Pen-test reports, scan results, remediation register.

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