Penetration Testing Flashcards
(5 cards)
What is Penetration Testing?
Simulated cyber attack that helps to identify exploitable vulnerabilities in a computer system
What is Physical Penetration Testing?
Identifies vulnerabilities and recommends improvements for enhanced physical security
What is an Offensive Penetration Testing (Red Teaming)?
Actively seeks vulnerabilities and attempts to exploit them, then reports them to improve security
What is Defensive Penetration Testing (Blue Teaming)?
A reactive approach focused on strengthening systems, detecting and responding to attacks
What is Integrated Penetration Testing?
Combines elements of offensive and defensive testing, by collaborating together and learning from each other