Purpose

Translate the CBCS software testing guideline into a testable BCMS requirement for managed, risk-based testing and release assurance.

Normative

Bitkaya shall maintain a software testing framework that is directed by management, risk-based, planned, designed with documented test cases, executed in a dedicated test environment, supported by qualified testers, includes security testing and is subject to an ongoing assessment program.

Descriptive

This requirement captures the software testing principles on test policy and strategy, planning, monitoring, test design, dedicated test environment, capability, security testing and ongoing assessment.

Source reference: Provisions and Guidelines for Software Testing.

Assurance Assertions

  • Software changes are subject to approved testing controls.
  • Risk-based test planning and security testing are performed.
  • Test evidence and ongoing assessment records are retained.

Relationships

Assurance

  • Source verified: yes
  • Implementation linked: yes
  • Wording unambiguous: review

History

  • 2026-07-26: Created from SRC-IT-001.
  • 2026-07-26: Linked to the IT process, procedure and control set.
  • 2026-07-26: Added the missing IT policy metadata mapping.