Penetration Testing: A Roadmap to Network Security

Network penetration testing identifies the exploits and vulnerabilities those exist within computer network infrastructure and help to confirm the security measures. The objective of this paper is to explain methodology and methods behind penetration testing and illustrate remedies over it, which wi...

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Published in:arXiv.org 2009-12
Main Authors: Naik, Nitin A, Kurundkar, Gajanan D, Khamitkar, Santosh D, Kalyankar, Namdeo V
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer networks
Cybersecurity
Hand tools
Intrusion detection systems
Model testing
Network security
Outsourcing
Penetration
Security management
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Summary:Network penetration testing identifies the exploits and vulnerabilities those exist within computer network infrastructure and help to confirm the security measures. The objective of this paper is to explain methodology and methods behind penetration testing and illustrate remedies over it, which will provide substantial value for network security Penetration testing should model real world attacks as closely as possible. An authorized and scheduled penetration testing will probably detected by IDS (Intrusion Detection System). Network penetration testing is done by either or manual automated tools. Penetration test can gather evidence of vulnerability in the network. Successful testing provides indisputable evidence of the problem as well as starting point for prioritizing remediation. Penetration testing focuses on high severity vulnerabilities and there are no false positive.
ISSN:2331-8422