Penetration testing as offensive security and as a deep form of security testing

This week’s topics

Penetration testing as offensive security and as a deep form of security testing

1. Penetration testing as offensive security and as a deep form of security testing
2. Black, white and grey box testing

What you will be able to do

• 1.1 Describe what is meant by penetration testing/ethical hacking.
• 1.2 Explain how penetration testing is connected to the broader notion of security testing.
• 1.3 Explain the differences between white box, grey box, and black box penetration testing.

Activity

Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: describe what is meant by penetration testing/ethical hacking.

Study materials