Category Archives: software testing

‘No code’ process automation platform, Leapwork, fires up with $62M Series B

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Copenhagen-based process automation platform Leapwork has snagged Denmark’s largest ever Series B funding round, announcing a $62 million raise co-led by KKR and Salesforce Ventures, with existing investors DN Capital and Headline also participating. Also today it’s disclosing that its post-money valuation now stands at $312M.  The ‘no code’ 2015-founded startup last raised back in […] Continue reading ‘No code’ process automation platform, Leapwork, fires up with $62M Series B→

TestBox launches with $2.7M seed to make it easier to test software before buying

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When companies are considering buying a particular software service, they typically want to test it in their own environments, a process that can be surprisingly challenging. TestBox, a new startup, wants to change that by providing a fully working package with pre-populated data to give the team a way to test and collaborate on the […] Continue reading TestBox launches with $2.7M seed to make it easier to test software before buying→

Testing platform Tricentis acquires performance testing service Neotys

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If you develop software for a large enterprise company, chances are you’ve heard of Tricentis. If you don’t develop software for a large enterprise company, chances are you haven’t. The software testing company with a focus on modern cloud and enterprise applications was founded in Austria in 2007 and grew from a small consulting firm […] Continue reading Testing platform Tricentis acquires performance testing service Neotys→

Dynamic Code Analysis: A Primer

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The development of a fully optimized and secure application or software requires a wide array of testing tools and analyzers to verify the quality of the application and to make sure that it is running as expected. There are several testing methodolog… Continue reading Dynamic Code Analysis: A Primer→

A Penetration Tester’s Journey to the Code Analysis Camp

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Shifting Left : A Penetration Tester’s Journey to the Code Analysis Camp
Why I Joined SAST company ShiftLeft
Most of you know me as an offensive security gal. The fact that I decided to join a SAST team frankly surprised me as well. Now that I have off… Continue reading A Penetration Tester’s Journey to the Code Analysis Camp→

Another Boeing Software “Glitch”

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How I hate the word “glitch,” which is commonly used to describe faulty software in press reports, blogs, and the like. In my opinion, it trivializes serious software errors. So, when the word “glitch” showed up on the front pag… Continue reading Another Boeing Software “Glitch”→

Testing Tool Profile: Why Threat Stack Uses ThoughtWorks Gauge

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Threat Stack is Testing its New Audio Blog Offering!  Threat Stack has numerous tests running daily, verifying that things are working as expected in our Threat Stack Cloud Security Platform®. To supplement the Software Engineers’ un… Continue reading Testing Tool Profile: Why Threat Stack Uses ThoughtWorks Gauge→

10 Automated Testing Tools That Threat Stack Uses — and Why

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All software development projects, whether they’re large or small, can benefit from well-planned and well-executed testing. It’s your way to ensure that the software you’re developing performs as expected and delivers value to the cus… Continue reading 10 Automated Testing Tools That Threat Stack Uses — and Why→

How to Perform Pentests and Vulnerability Assessments

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Vulnerability assessments (VAs) and penetration tests (often shortened to “pentests”) are effective techniques for identifying and eliminating risks in a software system. In IT security, a vulnerability is a loophole or weak link in a software system…. Continue reading How to Perform Pentests and Vulnerability Assessments→

Five Tips On How Testers Can Collaborate With Software Developers

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Whenever I join a new team, my first task is fostering and nurturing a good working relationship with the developers. Why? If there is good chemistry between testers and developers, the quality of work improves as the quality of communication increases… Continue reading Five Tips On How Testers Can Collaborate With Software Developers→