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Companies are becoming increasingly clear <\/span>The importance of cybersecurity<\/b>. The information generated, the data, must be preserved from potential cyberattacks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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To achieve this, organisations opt to hire professionals: true experts in IT security, who are responsible for protecting such data.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

There are many specialised techniques and methodologies in IT security, such as, <\/span>DevSecOps<\/span><\/a> concerning <\/span>software development process<\/span><\/a>or <\/span>Reversing the malware<\/span><\/a>, the study of malicious code.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we want to talk about pentest and its uses in cybersecurity, an abbreviation for <\/span>\u201cPenetration Test\u201d<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pentesting: what it is and what it's for<\/span><\/h2>\n

Pentesting, or penetration testing, is a simulated cyber attack on a computer system, network, or web application to find vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit. It's used to identify security weaknesses before malicious actors can.<\/b> First of all, let me explain that a pentest is one of the most commonly used techniques in the <\/span>ethical hacking<\/span><\/a>. Yes, we're referring to those activities that imitate those carried out by hackers, but with the aim of preserving cybersecurity (instead of profiting).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cPentesting\u201d refers to a set of simulated cyber-attacks, with the objective of identifying potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities in a specific computer system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

In this way, <\/span>The company's potential security breaches are detected and tested. <\/b>and, consequently, IT security experts take steps to resolve them before a real cyber-attack occurs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Types of Pentest<\/span><\/h2>\n

Based on the information processed by the system during testing, we found that <\/span>Different types of penetration testing and their uses in cybersecurity<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Black box\u2018<\/span><\/h3>\n

It is a blind test. <\/b>Just as cybercriminals themselves would do. Cybersecurity experts have absolutely no information about the system or device to be attacked.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. White box\u2018<\/span><\/h3>\n

The opposite is true in this type of pentest. Here, yes <\/span>All the information is available<\/b> about the system, application or web architecture to be attacked. Therefore, it is usually a test carried out by a company's own IT team.<\/span><\/p>\n

It's a global analysis and therefore usually the most comprehensive option.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Grey box\u2018<\/span><\/h3>\n

This is usually the most recommended option, given that <\/span>It is a combination of the two previous ones<\/b>. Some of the information is processed here, but not all of it. This way, cybersecurity experts have to invest more time than in the second option when it comes to discovering potential threats.<\/span><\/p>\n

How is this computer penetration test run?<\/span><\/h2>\n

To carry out a successful penetration test, it is necessary to <\/span>to have specialised professionals<\/b> in this area, as well as setting clear objectives.<\/span><\/p>\n

Furthermore, it is recommended to sign a confidentiality agreement and draw up a report, where all information is recorded.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Having said that, we can now move on to the various stages of the penetration test.<\/span><\/p>\n

Phases of Pentesting<\/span><\/h2>\n

What is the process to follow in pentesting? What phases do we find in this ethical hacking action?<\/span><\/p>\n

Pentesting Audit<\/span><\/h3>\n

Penetration testing begins with an audit, where <\/span>it is appreciated what type of information to gather<\/b>. The data and the type of analysis to be performed are evaluated.<\/span><\/p>\n

Information<\/span><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s time to <\/span>Collate the information<\/b> of the organisation. This data may originate from the company as a whole, its systems, users, employees or the equipment itself. In short, these are variables that can affect IT security.<\/span><\/p>\n

Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n

The moment of action and, therefore, one of the primordial phases. A series of actions are carried out <\/span>cyber attacks<\/b>, with the aim of finding possible system failures.<\/span><\/p>\n

Report<\/span><\/h3>\n

To conclude, <\/span>The entire previous process must be reflected in a report.<\/b>. In it, the objectives, detected security vulnerabilities, and actions to be implemented for their prevention will be explained.<\/span><\/p>\n

Advantages of Penetration Testing in Cybersecurity<\/span><\/h2>\n

So, <\/span>Why use pentests and their uses in cybersecurity?<\/b><\/p>\n