A penetration test involves evaluating the security of an IT infrastructure by safely attempting to exploit vulnerabilities that may exist in operating systems, application flaws, or end-user behavior. The penetration test is an attempt to assess the effectiveness of security measures and discover any potential exploit or backdoor that may be present in the IT systems—through which hackers and cybercriminals could gain unauthorized access or perform malicious activity.
Specific Objectives:
- Identify and analyze the organization's exposure to cybersecurity threats
- Enhance your basic cybersecurity auditing skills