Types of Penetration Testing - Cyber Suraksa

1. Types of Penetration Testing

2. 1 Black Box Testing • Approach: Tester has no prior knowledge of the system being tested. • Pros: • Simulates real-world attacker scenario. • Provides an unbiased perspective. • Cons: • Time-consuming due to the need for comprehensive reconnaissance. • May miss certain vulnerabilities due to lack of internal knowledge. 1

3. 2 Grey Box Testing • Approach: Combines elements of both black box and white box testing. • Pros: • Offers a balanced approach by leveraging some internal knowledge while simulating real-world attack scenarios. • Can be more efficient than black box testing. • Cons: • Requires a careful balance of knowledge to avoid biases. • May not provide as comprehensive coverage as white box testing.

4. 3 White Box Testing • Approach: Tester has full knowledge of the system, including source code and architecture. • Pros: • Allows for comprehensive testing. • Helps identify vulnerabilities that may not be apparent externally. • Cons: • May lead to biased testing due to prior knowledge. • Doesn't simulate real-world attacker scenarios accurately.

5. Each approach to penetration testing has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. The choice of method depends on factors such as the specific goals of the testing, available resources, and the desired level of realism in simulating potential threats.

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