VAPT Certification

Stages of VAPT

Penetration testing certification may be divided into several stages, depending on the company and the type of test performed – internal or external. The steps of penetration testing are as follows:

1. Agreement Phase
2. Reconnaissance and planning
3. Obtaining Entry
4. Keeping access open
5. Evidence gathering and report writing

Types of Penetration Testing Based on Knowledge of the Target

• BLACK BOX

A black box penetration test is one in which the attacker is unaware of the target. This kind takes a long time, and the pen-tester employs automated tools to uncover flaws and vulnerabilities.

• WHITE BOX

A white-box penetration test is one in which the penetration tester is provided complete information of the target. The attacker has complete access to the IP addresses, access restrictions, code samples, operating system information, and so on. When compared to black-box penetration testing, it takes less time.

• GREY BOX

Gray box penetration testing is when the tester only knows half of the information about the target. The attacker will have partial knowledge of the target information, such as URLs and IP addresses, but not total knowledge or access in this situation.

Types of Penetration Testing Based on the Position of Tester

• External penetration testing is when a penetration test is carried out from outside the network.
• Internal penetration testing is used to simulate a scenario in which the attacker is present within the network.
• Targeted testing is frequently carried out in collaboration with the organization’s IT staff and the Penetration Testing team.
• In a blind penetration test, the penetration tester has no prior knowledge of the company other than the name.
• Only one or two people inside the business may be aware that a test is being done in a double-blind test.

Types of Penetration Testing Based on Where it is Performed

Network Penetration Testing: The goal of network penetration testing is to find flaws and vulnerabilities in an organization’s network infrastructure. It entails firewall setting and bypass testing, as well as analysis and DNS assaults. The following are some of the most popular software packages that are checked during this test:

• Secure Shell (SSH)
• SQL Server
• MySQL
• Simple Mail Transfer Protocol(SMTP)
• File Transfer Protocol

Application Penetration Testing: In Application Penetration Testing, a penetration tester examines web-based programs to see whether any security flaws or vulnerabilities have been uncovered. ActiveX, Silverlight, Java Applets, and APIs are all considered as core program components. As a result, this type of testing takes a long time.

Wireless Penetration Testing

All wireless devices utilized in a corporation are evaluated during Wireless Penetration Testing. Tablets, laptops, cellphones, and other electronic devices are included. This test detects flaws in wireless access points, administrator credentials, and wireless protocols.

Social Engineering

The goal of a social engineering test is to get secret or sensitive information by deceiving an organization’s employees. Social engineering may be divided into two categories:

• Remote testing is duping an employee into divulging sensitive information via the internet.
• Physical testing entails using a physical means to get sensitive information, such as threatening or blackmailing an e-mail recipient.

Client-Side Penetration Testing

The goal of this form of testing is to find security flaws in software that is installed on the customer’s workstations. Its main objective is to find and exploit flaws in client-side software systems. Web browsers (e.g., Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari), content production tools (e.g., Adobe Framemaker and Adobe RoboHelp), media players, and so on.

Importance of VAPT Certification

• Security workers with VAPT Certification have real-world experience dealing with intrusions.
• A penetration test should be performed without telling employees, allowing management to determine whether its security controls are genuinely effective.
• A penetration test is similar to a fire drill in appearance. It will reveal any shortcomings in a security policy.
• They provide you feedback on which paths into your firm or application are the most dangerous.
• Penetration testing results give you information on how to prioritize any future security investments.

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