Security Scans and Assertions in Ready API

Security scan Parameters

Parameters are used to define which properties of the request will be tested. Each parameter is linked with the property of the request message and depending upon the scan, the value of this property will change with the vulnerabilities in our service.

💫Steps to create and edit the parameters.

1️⃣ Select the security scan.
 

2️⃣ A security scan panel will appear on the right side of the screen. Expand the Configuration panel.

3️⃣ Using the configuration panel, configure the security scan as you wish. Refer to the below table to know more about the parameters.

Cloning Scans

Scans can be cloned very easily using the below steps.

1️⃣ Right-click on the security scan that you want to clone.

2️⃣ Select the “Clone Security Scan Parameters” option.
 

3️⃣ A new window will appear to configure the security scan. Do all the required configuration and click on OK.

Security  Scans Types

Security scans are used to identify any type of loopholes that may be present in our service. There are different types of security scans, all of them are listed below.

Security Assertion

To check the loopholes in the responses sent by the server, we use assertion. 

Configuration

➕ Add a new assertion

The steps listed below can be used to add a new assertion.

1️⃣ Click on the + icon to add a new assertion.

2️⃣ A new dialog box will appear. Select add the assertion that you want to add and click on Add Assertion.

3️⃣ Fill in all the details and click on OK.

4️⃣ The assertion will be added.

❌ Remove an assertion.

The steps listed below can be used to remove an assertion.

1️⃣ From the assertion panel, select the assertion that you want to remove and click on the delete button.

2️⃣ Click Yes in the dialog box.
 

3️⃣ Assertions will be removed from the assertion panel.

⚙️ Configure an Assertion

The steps listed below can be used to configure an assertion.

1️⃣ From the assertion panel, Double click on any assertion that you want to configure.
 

2️⃣ A new dialog box will appear, configure the assertion according to your need.
 

3️⃣ click on Save Changes.

Note: Some of the assertions cannot be configured.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ReadyAPI?

ReadyAPI is a simple, low-code API testing platform created to make your testing processes more efficient. It provides a lot of features that help to automate the testing processes for an API.
 

What is the difference between ready API and postman?

Postman is designed to work with each individual API endpoint, So it is nearly hard to manage and monitor end-to-end testing over time. And in the case of ReadyAPI, each test case is customized which is why tests may include a variety of endpoints, resources, or data sets.
 

Is ReadyAPI an automation tool?

Ready API is a tool for REST and SOAP API automation testing. ReadyAPI focuses on boosting efficiency and usability when used to test web services. You can simplify thorough web services testing with ReadyAPI.

Conclusion

This article has discussed the Security Scans and assertions available in Ready API. We have also discussed the process of cloning the security scan, and how the security scan works.

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