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Date Submitted:
08/25/05
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Penetration Testing: The Third Party HackerAdded by Papergrl
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Penetration testing is the process of probing and identifying security vulnerabilities in a network and the extent to which they might be exploited by outside parties. It is a necessary tool for determining the current security posture of an organization. A new CIO, for example, might order a penetration test to get a quick understanding, or "sketch," of potential problem areas in a local area network. Such a test should determine both the existence and extent of any risk. Target Companies expect third party vendors who perform penetration testing to be very honest with them, but this has proven not to be the case in every instance. Moreover, the risks associated with use of third-party testing organizations are somewhat different from those associated with the usual issues of penetration of the system from outside. This presentation is intended to help management make the right choice when outsourcing penetration testing.
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