Penetration Testing Methodology and Benefits
Penetration testing simulates real-world attacks to identify vulnerabilities before malicious actors exploit them. Regular pentests are essential for validating security controls.
Types of Penetration Tests
Black Box: Tester has no prior knowledge, simulating external attacker.
White Box: Full access to source code, architecture, credentials.
Gray Box: Partial knowledge, simulating insider threat or compromised user.
Testing Methodology
- Reconnaissance: Gather information about target
- Scanning: Identify open ports, services, vulnerabilities
- Exploitation: Attempt to exploit discovered weaknesses
- Post-Exploitation: Assess impact, lateral movement
- Reporting: Document findings with remediation guidance
What to Test
- External network perimeter
- Internal network
- Web applications
- Mobile applications
- Wireless networks
- Social engineering resilience
- Physical security
Benefits
- Identify vulnerabilities before attackers
- Validate security controls
- Meet compliance requirements
- Prioritize security investments
- Test incident response capabilities
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