Penetration testing is usually a simulated cyber-attack using manual or automated tools to methodically compromise or exploit vulnerabilities of servers, web applications, wireless networks, network devices, endpoints, mobile devices, IOT devices and other potential points of exposure. A Pen test report can then be used to implement security upgrades to plug up any vulnerabilities discovered. These upgrades can include rate limiting, new WAF rules, and DDoS mitigation, as well as tighter form validations and sanitization. Penetration testing helps organizations address the general auditing and compliance aspects of regulations and industry best practices. By exploiting an organization’s infrastructure, pen testing can demonstrate exactly how an attacker could gain access to sensitive data.
Type of Pen Tests can be performed.
- Internal Pen Test
- External Pen Test
- Open-Box Pen Test
- Closed-Box Pen Test
- Covert Pen Test