Types of Penetration Tests There are basically three types of penetration testing: white box, black box, and gray box. White Box Testing White box testing is when the testing team has access to network diagrams, asset records, and other useful information. This method is used when time is of the essence and when budgets are … Read more
Hardening your environment to withstand SEAs, especially targeted ones, is more a matter of training than a traditional security control. An SEA goes right to the most vulnerable point in a company’s defenses: its employees. For the reasons discussed in the preceding sections, people make decisions daily that impact or even compromise implemented security measures. … Read more
In some situations, an application that is vulnerable to SQL injection may implement various input filters that prevent you from exploiting the flaw without restrictions. For example, the application may remove or sanitize certain characters, or may block common SQL keywords. Filters of this kind are often vulnerable to bypasses, and there are numerous tricks … Read more