Penetration Testing Services Procurement Guide

PART II: UNDERSTANDING THE KEY CONCEPTS

Introduction

Penetration testing is not a straightforward process. It is often very technical in nature – and riddled with jargon – which can make it look daunting to organisations considering the need to undertake it.

There are many buzzwords that can be associated with penetration testing (rightly and wrongly) including ethical hacking; tiger teaming; vulnerability analysis; and security testing, assessment or assurance.

There are many questions organisations may ask themselves when considering the need for penetration testing, which can include:

• What exactly is a penetration test, and how does ...