Five Steps of the Penetration Testing Process:
- Planning and reconnaissance – Pen testers define the scope of the test, outline its goals, and choose the most appropriate methods (internal, external, blind, double-blind, etc.). Then they gather the networks, domains, and mail server names to understand how each target works and where its potential vulnerabilities are.
- Scanning – Next, testers learn how each target application will react to different invasion attempts. This is usually done using static analysis (an estimate of its behavior while running) and dynamic analysis (its actual behavior while running in real time.)
- Gaining access – During this stage, web application attacks like cross-site scripting and SQL injection are launched. The target’s vulnerabilities are revealed, and pen testers attempt to exploit them by escalating privileges and stealing the data. Doing so helps them understand what kind of issues are caused.
- Maintaining access – Once pen testers gain access, they determine how long they can maintain unauthorized access within the invaded system. As they imitate advanced and persistent threats, they learn how easily your files and data are corrupted.
- Analysis – Pen testers file a detailed report that identifies specific weaknesses, sensitive data that was accessible, and how long they remained undetected within the system.
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