Penetration Testing
Penetration Testing: An evaluation method that enables researchers to search for vulnerabilities in a system.
Also known as: Pen Testing
Definition
An evaluation method that enables researchers to search for vulnerabilities in a system. Election systems, such as the Voter Registration system, are periodically submitted to Penetration Tests to determine their vulnerabilities to cyber-attacks. Also called Pen Testing.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
Also called Pen Testing. An evaluation method that enables a researcher to search for vulnerabilities in a system. Election systems, such as the VR system, are periodically submitted to a Pen Test to determine their vulnerabilities to cyber attacks.
- Definition 3
A test methodology in which assessors, typically working under specific constraints, attempt to circumvent or defeat the security features of an information system.
- Definition 4
Security testing in which evaluators mimic real-world attacks in an attempt to identify ways to exploit, gain unauthorized access, or circumvent an application, system, or network.
- Definition 5
Also called Pen Testing. An evaluation method that enables researcher to search for vulnerabilities in a system. Election systems, such as the VR system, are periodically submitted to Pen Test to determine their vulnerabilities to cyber attacks.
- Definition 6
An evaluation method that enables researchers to search for vulnerabilities in a system.
- Definition 7
A test methodology in which assessors, using all available documentation (e.g., system design, source code, manuals) and working under specific constraints, attempt to circumvent the security features of an information system. (SP 800-53A) (NISTIR)
- Definition 8
Vulnerability Testing