Last updated at Wed, 30 Aug 2017 18:08:19 GMT
Are you wondering "What is penetration testing?" Need a quick primer on the topic? In this first video of our Whiteboard Wednesdays series, we're explaining what a penetration test is as well as some typical reasons why people conduct so-called "pen tests". l'll also introduce you to the typical steps of a penetration test, including:
- Reconaissance
- Discovery
- Exploitation
- Bruteforcing
- Social engineering
- Taking control
- Pivoting
- Collecting evidence
- Reporting
- Remediation
The video also covers some pointers for setting the scope for a penetration test, whether you should choose an internal or external penetration test, and whether you should outsource your pen test or conduct it in-house. We'll also talk about how you can conduct penetration tests safely to protect your production environment.
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