Types of Penetration testing for your company
There are several types of penetration tests that organizations can conduct to evaluate the security of their systems and networks. These include:
Black box testing: This type of test simulates an attack by an external hacker who has no knowledge of the internal network or systems being targeted. The tester is only provided with the target’s IP address or domain name.
White box testing: This type of test simulates an attack by an insider or a trusted third party who has access to internal network and system information. The tester is provided with detailed knowledge about the target’s systems and networks.
Gray box testing: This type of test is a combination of black box and white box testing. The tester has some knowledge about the internal systems and networks, but not as much as in white box testing.
External testing: This type of test focuses on evaluating the security of a company’s external facing systems and networks, such as its public-facing web servers and network infrastructure.
Internal testing: This type of test focuses on evaluating the security of a company’s internal systems and networks, such as its internal corporate network and servers.
Targeted testing: This type of test focuses on a specific area or system within an organization. For example, a targeted test might focus on the security of a company’s email system or a particular application.
Web application testing: This type of test focuses on evaluating the security of a company’s web applications, such as its public-facing website or an internal web-based application.
Mobile application testing: This type of test focuses on evaluating the security of a company’s mobile applications, such as apps that are available for download from app stores or custom apps that are used internally within an organization.
Social engineering testing: This type of test involves attempting to manipulate employees or other individuals within an organization into revealing sensitive information or taking actions that could compromise security.
Network testing: This type of test focuses on evaluating the security of an organization’s network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and other networking devices.
Wireless testing: This type of test focuses on evaluating the security of an organization’s wireless networks and devices, such as Wi-Fi routers and laptops.
Cloud testing: This type of test focuses on evaluating the security of an organization’s cloud-based systems and infrastructure, such as those provided by AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Physical security testing: This type of test focuses on evaluating the security of an organization’s physical assets and premises, such as its buildings, data centers, and equipment.
Compliance testing: This type of test is designed to ensure that an organization is in compliance with relevant security regulations and standards, such as PCI DSS or HIPAA.
Red team testing: This type of test involves simulating a coordinated attack on an organization’s systems and networks by a team of testers who are acting as attackers. The goal of red team testing is to identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities in an organization’s defenses.
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