Vulnerability Scanning is using automated software to scan one or more systems against known vulnerability signatures. Vulnerability analysis is a systematic review of networks and systems, that determines the adequacy of security measures, identifies security deficiencies, and evaluates the effectiveness of existing and planned safeguards. It justify the resources required to scope of organization's perimeter security or alternatively give you the piece of mind that your network is secure. Examples of this software are Nessus, Sara, and ISS.
Security Scanning is a Vulnerability Scan plus Manual verification. The Security Analyst will then identify network weaknesses and perform a customized professional analysis.
Penetration Testing takes a snapshot of the security on one machine, the "trophy". The Tester will attempt to gain access to the trophy and prove his access, usually, by saving a file on the machine. It is a controlled and coordinated test with the client to ensure that no laws are broken during the test. This is a live test mimicking the actions of real life attackers. Is the security of IT systems up to the task? Conducting a penetration test is a valuable experience in preparing your defenses against the real thing.
Risk Assessment involves a security analysis of interviews compiled with research of business, legal, and industry justifications.
Security Auditing involves hands on internal inspection of Operating Systems and Applications, often via line-by-line inspection of the code. Thorough and frequent security audits will mean your network is more secure and less prone to attack.
Ethical Hacking is basically a number of Penetration Tests on a number of systems on a network segment.
Posture Assessment & Security Testing combine Security Scanning, Ethical Hacking and Risk Assessments to show an overall Security Posture of the organization. It needs a methodology to follow.
Security Scanning is a Vulnerability Scan plus Manual verification. The Security Analyst will then identify network weaknesses and perform a customized professional analysis.
Penetration Testing takes a snapshot of the security on one machine, the "trophy". The Tester will attempt to gain access to the trophy and prove his access, usually, by saving a file on the machine. It is a controlled and coordinated test with the client to ensure that no laws are broken during the test. This is a live test mimicking the actions of real life attackers. Is the security of IT systems up to the task? Conducting a penetration test is a valuable experience in preparing your defenses against the real thing.
Risk Assessment involves a security analysis of interviews compiled with research of business, legal, and industry justifications.
Security Auditing involves hands on internal inspection of Operating Systems and Applications, often via line-by-line inspection of the code. Thorough and frequent security audits will mean your network is more secure and less prone to attack.
Ethical Hacking is basically a number of Penetration Tests on a number of systems on a network segment.
Posture Assessment & Security Testing combine Security Scanning, Ethical Hacking and Risk Assessments to show an overall Security Posture of the organization. It needs a methodology to follow.
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