A penetration test sometimes referred to as a “pen test,” uses simulated cyberattacks to evaluate a system’s security and find weaknesses. Experts in ethical hacking and penetration testers use hacking instruments and methods to find and responsibly fix security flaws. Pen-testers are employed by organizations to mimic attacks on their networks, assets, and applications.
This helps security teams find important security flaws and improve overall security protocols. Although the terms “penetration testing” and “ethical hacking” are sometimes used synonymously, ethical hacking is a more comprehensive area of cybersecurity. It entails using hacking abilities for a variety of objectives, such as enhancing network security and offering services like risk assessment and malware analysis.
Tools to help the Penetration testing
1. Wireshark
2. Metasploit
3. NMAP/ZenMap
4. BurpSuite
5. sqlmap
6. Intruder
7. Nessus
8. Zed Attack Proxy