COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS COMPUTER SECURITY
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Testers are given very little information about the system prior to the test and their purpose is to test weaknesses in the system as though they are an outsider.
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Testers are given information about the system prior to the test and their purpose is to test weaknesses in the system as though they are someone who works at the organisation who has gone rogue.
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -A Black-box penetration test is a penetration testing service that aims to find & exploit vulnerabilities in a system as an outsider. The security expert is provided with no information about the target system prior to the testing. Except for the target URL and (maybe) access similar to an end-user.
Detailed explanation-2: -By running a penetration test, you uncover cybersecurity weaknesses, study how they can be exploited, and secure them against an attack. Penetration testing is a key part of a security strategy that contributes to protecting from an attack by focusing on vulnerabilities in your environment.
Detailed explanation-3: -A penetration test, also known as a pen test, is a simulated cyber attack against your computer system to check for exploitable vulnerabilities.
Detailed explanation-4: -Uncover critical vulnerabilities in your environment Much like a vulnerability assessment, a penetration test reveals whether an organization is potentially vulnerable to cyberattacks and provides recommendations on how to strengthen your security posture.