Hacking and security-Akshay Bhuyan

Pe*******on test

The test is performed to identify both weaknesses (also referred to as vulnerabilities), including the potential for unauthorized parties to gain access to the system's features and data,[1][2] as well as strengths,[3] enabling a full risk assessment to be completed.

The process typically identifies the target systems and a particular goal—then reviews available information and undertakes various means to attain the goal. A pe*******on test target may be a white box (which provides background and system information) or black box (which provides only basic or no information except the company name). A pe*******on test can help determine whether a system is vulnerable to attack if the defenses were sufficient, and which defenses (if any) the test defeated.[4][3]

Security issues that the pe*******on test uncovers should be reported to the system owner.[5] Pe*******on test reports may also assess potential impacts to the organization and suggest countermeasures to reduce risk.[5]

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