Pen Testing Awareness: Results Management

Pen Testing Awareness: Results Management

• discover the key concepts covered in this course
• describe how to set expectations and why it is important
• describe black box penetration testing and why it may be used
• describe white box penetration testing and why it may be used
• describe grey box penetration testing and why it may be used
• describe the rules of engagement and how they are used
• describe the importance of setting stopping points and when to stop a penetration test
• describe what should be documented during a penetration test and why it is important
• describe the different categories of findings
• describe organizational risk tolerance and why it is important
• describe the importance of aligning recommendations to corporate culture, policies, and procedures
• describe how to communicate changes to lay persons and executives
• describe the importance of working with management to conduct further testing after recommendations are implemented
• summarize the key concepts covered in this course

Penetration testing plays a vital role in helping organizations protect their digital assets and networks, but it's only effective if you know what do to with the results. Explore various testing methods, including black box, white box, and grey box testing. Also, discover how to manage and document tests and test results, how to categorize finding, make recommendations, and communicate changes.