The Penetration Testing Process: What to Expect
Penetration testing (or pen testing) finds and repairs the vulnerabilities in your system's defenses. This article details the high-level steps from setting up the tests, to the final reporting. Understanding what’s involved upfront will help your organization get the most out of this important security check to ensure that it can continue to count on the strength of its defenses.
Step 1: Planning and ReconnaissanceDuring the setup process, both sides work together to scope the test. The penetration testing services provider will need to know what your organization wants tested...