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By Kevin M. Henry

Penetration checking out: holding Networks and Systems is a education advisor for the CPTE exam. It describes the diversity of suggestions hired through expert pen testers, and likewise contains recommendation at the coaching and supply of the attempt report.

The author's in-the-field studies, mixed with different real-world examples, are used to demonstrate universal pitfalls that may be encountered in the course of checking out and reporting.

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The USB sticks may contain a Trojan horse or other malware that can then be used to gain access to the corporate network. These attacks show that the secret to a successful pen test may be to attack the organization via its own personnel – this is often a very successful attack angle. 55 3: Reconnaissance As will be seen later in this book, the pen tester must report on the success of such attacks and can then recommend steps that can be taken to mitigate them – often through improved awareness training.

10” The pen tester is always best following a clear and structured methodology that will ensure that all possible avenues of attack are explored and no potential vulnerability is overlooked. Most pen testers use Linux®-based operating systems for their work. A further explanation of Linux, and some if its features can be found in Appendix 1: Linux, at the end of this book. A person that is not familiar with Linux may want to read through that appendix before continuing with this chapter. Approval and scope The first step in any penetration test must be to obtain formal approval from the business to conduct the test.

These tests are often conducted on 41 2: Preparing to Conduct a Penetration Test a regular (perhaps even continuous) basis, as the organization monitors and examines their own network controls and ability to withstand an attack. Blind test One of the primary benefits of a penetration test is the opportunity to assess the watchfulness and response of the network and systems administrators. In a blind test, the test is conducted without the knowledge of the administrators. The testing team will watch to see if the test is detected by the administrators and, if it is, they will observe their reaction to it.

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