Types of tests

There are various types of penetration testing in software, each focusing on different security aspects. Here are some common types:

• Black box testing:
  • Testers have no prior knowledge of the target system
  • Simulates an external hacker with no insider information
  • Helps identify vulnerabilities that can be exploited without internal knowledge
• White box testing:
  • Testers have complete knowledge of the target system’s internal workings
  • Simulates an attack by someone with insider information
  • Helps identify vulnerabilities that might be exploited with insider knowledge
• Gray box testing:
  • Testers have partial knowledge of the target system in terms of some information on the environment, such as the OS or compiler, but no access to source code
  • Simulates an attack by someone with limited insider information
  • Aims to find vulnerabilities that could be exploited with partial knowledge
• Web application testing:
  • Focuses on identifying vulnerabilities in web...