Penetration testing is a form of human-driven security assessment designed to identify potential security gaps in an organization’s systems. The penetration tester will identify and exploit various vulnerabilities, typically with the goal of accessing sensitive data or critical systems.
The goal of a penetration test is to simulate how a real cybercriminal would attack an organization’s systems. To do so, they use many of the same tools and techniques as real cyber threat actors. This may include a combination of tools used by real cybercriminals and ones used to simulate many common cyberattack campaigns.
Having the right tools is essential to an effective penetration test. Some of the most widely used penetration testing tools include the following:
Penetration testers need the ability to identify a wide range of vulnerabilities and potential attack vectors in an organization’s systems. Some of the top tools used for penetration testing include the following:
Penetration testing is a core component of a corporate cybersecurity strategy. By simulating a real-world cyberattack, penetration testers can identify the vulnerabilities most likely to be exploited by an attacker, enabling an organization to close those security gaps before they can be exploited.
Check Point Infinity Global Services offers a range of penetration testing services designed to identify potential security gaps in all parts of an organization’s IT infrastructure. For more information about how penetration testing can help your organization, contact a Check Point security expert.