Research
activity
Choose
ONE (1) security vulnerability test.
-Describe
the test and purpose of the test
-Discuss
how it works
-Provide
example of the test
-Discuss
the solution if there is vulnerability after a test
Produce
an audit document showing the range of tests on IT systems and networks
example, (LANs/WANs and wireless networks)
Penetration Testing
Definition:
-Pen testing or ethical hacking used to identify security weaknesses.
-A Network Security Service
-One of several methods used to prevent unauthorized network intrusion
It is a type of security testing used to test the unsafe areas of the system or application
Purpose of the test:
An attempt to evaluate the security of the IT infrastructure by safely trying to exploit vulnerabilities
To find all the security vulnerabilities that are present in the system being tested.
In addition
Vulnerability is the risk that an attacker can disrupt or gain authorized access to the system or any data contained within it.
An attempt to evaluate the security of the IT infrastructure by safely trying to exploit vulnerabilities
To find all the security vulnerabilities that are present in the system being tested.
In addition
Vulnerability is the risk that an attacker can disrupt or gain authorized access to the system or any data contained within it.
The example of the test:
References:
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