What is Penetration Testing?
Penetration Testing — Penetration testing (pen testing) is an authorised simulated cyberattack performed against an organisation's systems to identify exploitable vulnerabilities before real attackers do.
Penetration Testing Explained in Detail
Penetration testers — also known as ethical hackers — use the same techniques, tools, and methodologies as malicious actors, but with explicit permission and defined scope.
Types of Penetration Tests
- Black box — Tester has no prior knowledge of the target environment.
- White box — Tester has full access to source code, architecture diagrams, and credentials.
- Grey box — Tester has partial knowledge, simulating an insider threat or compromised user.
Common Methodologies
Industry-standard frameworks include OWASP Testing Guide, PTES (Penetration Testing Execution Standard), and OSSTMM (Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual).
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