‘Ethical Hackers’ (White Hat Hackers – Sneakers) are the Good Guys! A White Hat Hacker is an IT Security expert whose specialist area is primarily Pen Testing. They will usually employ a range of testing techniques in order to assess the vulnerability of a Company’s Network Security Systems should a malevolent source gain access to sensitive information : Utilizing various Hacking (Exploitation) Tools as well as a range of Social Engineering Ethical Tactics in an attempt to evade Network Security.
IT Support Services and IT Network Security firms can offer a range of Pen Testing services – From the simplest scan of an IP Address to a full security and vulnerability audit. Penetration Testing varies; from Whitebox to Black Box Testing (where the security expert is given no former knowledge of the systems) – And there are many areas of grey in-between.
Security Testing Regulatory Standards
The Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM) maps out a series of techniques – It is also known as the Rules of Engagement. This is because it defines how the system is to be tested: Defining the Security Test for both the business and the security expert. The OSSTMM is peer-reviewed and updated on a regular basis, providing useful security awareness and control perimeters.
The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) examines Pen Testing methodology in a paper – SP800-115. While many consider this and know this to be less comprehensive in comparison to the Open Source manual (OSSTMM) a majority of the regulatory agencies are more likely to accept this NIST test.
Finding A Security Expert…
Murray IT Support Services can offer White Box Testing carried out by Security Pen Testing Experts. Our reports provide accurate and informative information which can help any organisation to focus their IT Security more efficiently and so cost effectively. Our Pen Testing packages are extremely competitive and can be booked online- However feel free to contact us with any questions or specific requirements you might have: A Security Expert will get back to you in no time at all……. So Contact Us!