Penetration Testing – How it is Performed and Types
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Network services test
Types of Pen test
Web application test Remote dial-up war dial Wireless security test Social engineering test
one of the most common types of penetration tests, it’s
Network services test
about finding target systems on the network, looking for openings in base operating systems and other available network services, and exploit them remotely.
Web application test
These tests look for security vulnerabilities in the webbased applications and programs deployed and installed on the target environment.
Remote dial-up war dial
These penetration tests look for modems, and normally involve password guessing or brute forcing to log into systems connected to discovered modems.
Wireless security test
These penetration tests involve discovering a target’s physical environment to find unauthorized wireless access points with security weaknesses.
Social engineering test
This type of test involves a user into revealing sensitive information such as a password or any other sensitive data.
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