Most Used Penetration Testing Tools and Systems
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What are Penetration systems?
Network scanning and monitoring systems are tools designed to detect security incidents and risks within individual entities or across entire networks. They utilize categorized sets of tests, known as Test Families, each targeting specific protocols, services, or security vulnerabilities. These systems can be tailored with specific configurations to suit different systems. Professional versions offer features like security audits and advanced testing scenarios.
What is PEN testing?
Penetration testing, also known as pen testing, is a simulated cyberattack against your computer system to check for exploitable vulnerabilities. In the context of web security, penetration testing is commonly used to augment a web application firewall (WAF).
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Why is testing needed?
- > Identify and Mitigate Vulnerabilities: Before attackers exploit them, pen testing helps you discover security weaknesses in your systems that could lead to data breaches.
- > Compliance with Regulations: Many industries require regular pen testing to comply with standards and regulations such as the GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS, which can mandate rigorous security measures to protect data.
- > Protect Customer Trust: By securing your systems against breaches, you maintain and enhance trust with your customers, who expect their data to be kept safe.
- > Avoid Financial Losses: Security breaches can be costly. Pen testing helps prevent financial losses due to breaches, which can include regulatory fines, compensation, and loss of business from damaged reputation.
- > Security Posture Assessment: Regular pen testing provides insights into the effectiveness of your existing security posture and policies.
- > Risk Management: It allows you to prioritize risks based on their severity and the critical nature of the assets involved, focusing your attention where it's needed most.
- > Business Continuity: Ensuring that your systems and applications can resist attacks is vital for maintaining business operations without interruption.
“Make sure your data and your customers data are safe”
What are the Most Used Penetration Testing Tools and Systems?
Tools like Nmap or Wireshark that help in discovering devices on a network, open ports, and other services that are running on those ports.
Systems like Nessus or OpenVAS that automatically scan for known vulnerabilities within a system or application.
Tools such as OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite that are used to find security weaknesses in web applications.
Frameworks like Metasploit that provide information about security vulnerabilities and are used to develop and execute exploit code against a remote target machine.
Software like John the Ripper or Hashcat that is used to crack passwords and test password strength within an organization.
Tools such as Aircrack-ng that are used to test the security of wireless networks.
Here are a few examples
