A Quick Guide to Network Penetration Testing
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- 02 Feb 2023
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What Is Network Penetration Testing?
Network penetration testing simulates the processes threat actors can use to attack a business network, business website, network applications, and connected devices. The goal is to uncover security issues before threat actors find and exploit them.
Penetration tests can help organizations identify security gaps and determine which measures can prevent threat actors from obtaining unauthorized access to networks and attacking the organization. The results of a penetration test provide insights into the effectiveness of the organization’s existing security defenses and their resilience to full-scale cyber attacks.
Common Network Security Threats
Here are the most common network security threats:
Phishing
Phishing is a social engineering attack that attempts to manipulate targets into performing a specific action by mimicking a known or reputable entity, such as a banking institution, personal contact, or known website.
The attacker sends a message over a communication channel, such as email or company chat, designed to prompt the target into revealing sensitive or financial information, downloading malicious software (malware), or clicking malicious links. Performing these actions prompts the target to enter information like credentials or credit card numbers. Read More…
