Module 22: Network Security Testing Flashcards
Types of Network Tests
Penetration Network Scanning Vulnerability Scanning Password Cracking Log Review Integrity Checkers Virus Detection
What can the results of network tests be used for
- As a benchmark
- Cost benefit analysis
- Performance improvement
- Certification
Types of Network Testing Tools
Nmap Superscan SIEM Tripwire Nessus Metasploit
What is Nmap
Is a network reconnaissance scanner
What is Superscan
A Microsoft Windows port scanning tool
What is SIEM
Security Information Event Management - provides real time reporting
What is Metasploit
provides information about security vulnerabilities and aids in penetration testing
What is Network Scanning
Includes software that can ping computers, scan for listening TCP ports and
display which types of resources are available on the network
What is Integrity Checking
Detects and reports changes in the system
What is Vulnerability Scanning
Detects potential weaknesses in the tested systems