Ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements
The term ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements in the context of penetration testing refers to the principles, laws, regulations, and guidelines that govern the ethical conduct, legal boundaries, and compliance obligations of penetration testers during their assessment activities. We will look at each of them in more detail as follows:
- Ethical requirements: Ethical considerations are essential in penetration testing to ensure that the activities are conducted responsibly, without causing harm or damage to the systems being tested. Ethical requirements often include obtaining proper authorization from the target organization, respecting privacy and confidentiality, and adhering to professional codes of conduct and standards. Penetration testers must act in an ethical manner and prioritize the best interests of the client and stakeholders.
- Legal requirements: Penetration testers must operate within the boundaries of the law...