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Imagine you're playing a video game, and you find a glitch that lets you jump super high. The game makers find out about the glitch and release an update to fix it. But, how do you know the fix works? You'd try the jump again to see if the glitch is really gone, right? That's what retesting is like in computer security.
When a computer system or network gets updated or changed, it's like patching the game. But just like in the game, these changes might accidentally open up new ways for hackers to get in, or they might not fix the problem completely. So, it's super important to check everything again after making changes. This is called remediation verification testing.
Here's why it's a big deal
Here's why it's a big deal
Check if the Fix Worked: Just like checking if the game update fixed the glitch without causing new ones, this testing makes sure the security fix actually stops hackers.
Independent Checks: Sometimes, the person who made the fix isn't the one who checks if it worked. It's like having a friend try the glitch to make sure it's really fixed. This can be someone else in the company or even someone from outside.
Answering Two Big Questions
Answering Two Big Questions
Is the problem really fixed? It's important to make sure the issue is truly solved, which might mean it's less of a problem now or completely gone.
Do we understand and trust the fix? It's like knowing not just that the glitch is fixed but how the fix stops you from jumping super high, ensuring it doesn't break something else in the game.
Retesting after changes is part of a never-ending cycle of making sure everything is secure. Just like game developers keep updating games to fix glitches and add new features, computer security folks keep testing and retesting to make sure their systems are safe from hackers.
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