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A penetration test is a method of evaluating the security of a computer system or network by simulating an attack by a malicious cracker. The process involves an active analysis of the system for any weaknesses, technical flaws or vulnerabilities. This analysis is carried out from the position of a potential attacker, and can involve active exploitation of security vulnerabilities. Any security issues that are found will be presented to the system owner together with an assessment of their impact and often with a proposal for mitigation or a technical solution.
Black box vs. white box
Penetration tests can be conducted in several ways. The most common difference is the amount of knowledge of the implementation details of the system being tested that are available to the testers. Black box testing assumes no prior knowledge of the infrastructure to be tested, and the testers must first determine the location and extent of the systems before commencing their analysis. At the other end of the spectrum, white box testing provides the testers with complete knowledge of the infrastructure to be tested, often including network diagrams, source code and IP addressing information. There are also several variations in between, often known as gray box tests.The relative merits of these approaches are debatable. It is argued that black box testing most closely simulates the actions of a real cracker, however this ignores the fact that any targeted attack on a system most probably requires some knowledge of the system, and any insider attacker would be in possession of as much information as the system owners. In most cases it is preferable to assume a worst-case scenario and provide the testers with as much information as they require, assuming that any determined attacker would already have acquired this.
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Digital Defense Inc. - Offers a range of penetration testing and vulnerablity assement services as well as policy development and security management.
E-Commerce Security Consultants - Providing varying levels of network security audits.
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Greyhat, LLC. - Specializes in penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, network, commerce and business security, intrusion detection and response, risk mitigation, and consulting services.
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Ilion Security SA - Ethical hacking and computer security training. Geneva, Switzerland.
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ITAC Security - Provides penetration testing, security audits, system hardening, as well as public and inhouse security training courses. Located in Australia.
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Phoenix IT Solutions, LLC: - Offers several security auditing packages include risk assessment and penetration testing. Based in Washington, DC, USA
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Sec-Tec Limited - Provides product independent digital security services, specialising in penetration testing, technical training and core security consulting. Located in London, England.
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