A cybersecurity analyst is assigned to conduct a comprehensive security assessment of a newly developed e-commerce web application. The primary goal is to identify and document technical vulnerabilities such as improper session handling, cross-site scripting (XSS), and SQL injection before the application goes live. Which of the following frameworks provides the most detailed and relevant methodology for this specific task?
OWASP Testing Guide (WSTG)
MITRE ATT&CK
Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM)
The correct answer is the OWASP Testing Guide (WSTG). The WSTG is a comprehensive and detailed framework created specifically for testing the security of web applications and web services. It provides specific guidance on identifying vulnerabilities like XSS, SQL injection, and session management flaws. While MITRE ATT&CK is a knowledge base of adversary tactics, it is not a testing methodology for web applications. The Cyber Kill Chain describes the stages of an attack but does not provide specific testing guidance. The OSSTMM has a much broader scope covering physical, human, and operational security, and is less specific to web application technical testing than the OWASP Testing Guide.
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