Penetration Testing

Penetration testing, also known as pen testing or ethical hacking, is a simulated cyber attack against a computer system, network, or web application to assess its security vulnerabilities and defenses. The goal is to test the system's ability to withstand a real-world attack and identify areas for improvement.

📄️ Key aspects of penetration testing

- Simulated attack: Penetration testing involves simulating a malicious attack on a system or network to test its defenses.

📄️ Types of penetration testing

- Black box testing: Testing without prior knowledge of the system or network.

📄️ Benefits of penetration testing

- Identify vulnerabilities: Detect security weaknesses and prioritize remediation efforts.

📄️ Penetration testing methodologies

- OSSTMM (Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual)

📄️ Penetration testing tools

- Nmap (Network Mapper)