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focused testing

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

gray box testing
Gray Box Testing

Definition(s):

  A test methodology that assumes some knowledge of the internal structure and implementation detail of the assessment object. Also known as gray box testing.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 from NIST SP 800-53A Rev. 1
NIST SP 800-53A Rev. 4 under Focused Testing

  See focused testing.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 under gray box testing
NIST SP 800-53A Rev. 4 under Gray Box Testing