Penetration testing
Penetration testing is a deliberate and planned attack on an information system that’s designed to simulate the experience of an actual information system under attack by a hacker. This proactive approach helps organizations identify vulnerabilities and assess their security posture. There are various types of penetration tests that organizations can choose to implement, each focusing on different aspects of the organization’s security. These include the following:
- Social engineering: This type of test attempts to manipulate users into revealing information that would benefit an attacker in further exploiting the organization. The attacker aims to gain sensitive information, such as passwords, confidential documents, or access credentials, by exploiting human trust and curiosity. Social engineering techniques include phishing, pretexting, baiting, and tailgating.
- Client-side: This type of test focuses on assessing the security of end user...