SUMMARY

Like many others, your organisation can benefit from conducting effective, value-for-money penetration testing. To achieve this, you will need to plan for a penetration test, select an appropriate third party provider, and manage all important related activities.

Firstly, there are a number of key concepts you will need to understand to conduct a well-managed penetration test, such as understanding what a penetration test is (and is not), appreciating its’ strengths and limitations, and considering why you would want to employ an external provider of penetration testing services.

Secondly, to ensure requirements are satisfactorily met, it is advisable to adopt a systematic, structured approach to penetration testing. This involves determining ...

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