Open-Source and Hosted Fuzz Testing

Overview

Discover how fuzz testing can catch bugs and security vulnerabilities by feeding auto-generated data to programs, with a focus on using cifuzz for Bazel C/C++ and Java projects, plus commercial options for CI/CD integration.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Fuzz Testing
Definition and Importance
Historical Context and Evolution
Overview of Bug and Vulnerability Detection
• Fundamentals of Fuzz Testing
Types of Fuzz Testing
Common Techniques and Strategies
Key Concepts: Coverage, Mutation, and Instrumentation
• Setting Up a Fuzz Testing Environment
Required Tools and Software
Configuring your Development Environment for Fuzz Testing
• Open-Source Fuzz Testing Tools
Introduction to cifuzz
Installing and Configuring cifuzz
Using cifuzz with Bazel for C/C++ Projects
Using cifuzz for Java Projects
• Commercial Fuzz Testing Solutions
Overview of Popular Options
Integration with CI/CD Pipelines
Comparing Features and Capabilities
• Implementing Fuzz Testing in CI/CD
Best Practices for Integration
Automation of Fuzz Tests
Handling Fuzz Testing Results and Feedback Loops
• Advanced Techniques in Fuzz Testing
Customizing and Extending cifuzz
Writing Custom Fuzz Test Cases
Performance Optimization and Scaling
• Case Studies and Real-World Applications
Successful Bug and Vulnerability Discovery
Lessons Learned from Industry Practices
• Future Trends in Fuzz Testing
Innovations in Fuzzing Techniques
Emerging Tools and Technologies
Fuzz Testing in the Context of AI and Machine Learning
• Course Wrap-Up
Summary of Key Takeaways
Additional Resources and Reading Materials
Q&A and Feedback Session

Subjects

Programming