Penetration Testing

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What is

Penetration Testing

Also known as Pen testing, is an advanced assessment and safe simulated Cyber-Attack against computer networks, systems, and applications to identify and address security weaknesses.

Penetration Testing [Benefits]

Uncover

Hidden System Vulnerabilities Before the Criminals Do

Save

Remediation Costs and Reduces Network Downtime

Develop

Efficient Security Measures & Procedures

Enable

Compliance with Security Regulations

Preserve

Company’s Image and Customer Loyalty

How

Penetration Testing [Stages]

Information Gathering

Threat Modeling

Vulnerability Analysis

Exploitation

Post Exploitation

Reporting

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Penetration Testing [Types]

White Box Tests

Is one in which organizations provide the penetration testers with a variety of security information relating to their systems, to help them better find vulnerabilities.

known as a black-box test, organizations provide penetration testers with no security information about the system being penetrated. The goal is to expose vulnerabilities that would not be detected otherwise.

Which is also known as a covert test, is one in which not only do organizations not provide penetration testers with security information. They also do not inform their own computer security teams of the tests. Such tests are typically highly controlled by those managing them.

External Tests

Is one in which penetration testers attempt to find vulnerabilities remotely. Because of the nature of these types of tests, they are performed on external-facing applications such as websites.

Internal Tests

Is one in which the penetration testing takes place within an organization’s premises. These tests typically focus on security vulnerabilities that someone working from within an organization could take advantage of.