The process usually identifies the target system and an overview of the currently available information and the various means to get runs. A penetration tester target (background and provides information about the system) or white box (except the name of the company that provides only basic or no information) may be the black box. If defense were enough of a penetration tester against the system is vulnerable, and the test can help determine which beat the defense (if any).
Exposing the test system access security issues that should be reported. Penetration tester reports evaluating the potential impacts of the organization and may suggest measures to reduce risk.
The goals of penetration tests are:
1. Determine feasibility of a particular set of attack vectors .
2. Identify high-risk vulnerabilities from a combination of lower-risk vulnerabilities exploited in a particular sequence .
3. Identify vulnerabilities that may be difficult or impossible to detect with automated network or application vulnerability scanning software .
4. Assess the magnitude of potential business and operational impacts of successful attacks .
5. Test the ability of network defenders to detect and respond to attacks .
6. Provide evidence to support increased investments in security personnel and technology .
Penetration tests are a component of a full security audit. For example, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard requires penetration testing on a regular schedule, and after system changes.
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