Types of Penetration Testing
Black Box Penetration Testing:- In this Method attacker does not know the target as it exactly simulates an actual cyber attack where an actual black hat hacker attacks. This testing takes time as the attacker does not know the system so he gathers them. This method is used to find existing vulnerabilities in the system and to simulate how far a hacker can go into the system without any info about the system.
Grey Box Penetration Testing:- In this method, the attacker is provided with a bit more information about the target like network configurations, subnets, or a specific IP to test, Attacker has a basic idea of how the machine is to which he/she is going to perform an attack, they may also be provided with low-level login credentials or access to the system which helps them in having a clear approach, This saves time of Reconnaissance the target.
White Box Penetration Testing:- We can say that in this testing method attackers have developer-level knowledge about the system which also includes an assessment of source code, Ethical hackers have full access to the system more in-depth than black box testing. It is used to find out potential threats to the system due to bad programming, misconfigurations, or lack of any defensive measures.
Penetration Testing – Software Engineering
In this guide, we’ll explore the fundamentals of penetration testing, its importance in cybersecurity, and how it fits into the software development lifecycle (SDLC). From network security to web application security, we’ll be going into various aspects of pen testing, equipping you with the knowledge to safeguard your software against cyber threats.
Table of Content
- What is penetration testing?
- History of the Penetration Test
- Penetration testing stages
- Penetration testing stages image
- Penetration testing methods
- Types of Penetration Testing
- Advantages of the Penetration test
- Disadvantages of the Penetration test
- Rules of Penetration testing Process
- Penetration testing tools
- Conclusion
- Frequently Asked Questions on Penetration Testing