Network Vulnerability Testing

Question 1

What is network vulnerability testing?

Answer 1

Network vulnerability testing is a process that identifies and assesses security weaknesses in a network’s infrastructure.

Question 2

What is the goal of network vulnerability testing?

Answer 2

Network vulnerability testing is done to find vulnerabilities that could lead to unauthorised access, eavesdropping or denial of service attacks.

Question 3

How can network vulnerability testing be done?

Answer 3

Network vulnerability testing can be done manually, but it is usually performed using tools and software. These tools can help to: discover vulnerabilities, resolve vulnerabilities before hackers exploit them and identify which vulnerabilities are threats.

Question 4

How are the results listed?

Answer 4

The results of testing are typically listed in a vulnerability assessment report, the report can help organisations understand and react to threats to their enviroment.

Question 5

What is a remote test?

Answer 5

A remote test reviews how a business is connected to the internet from a remote location.

Question 6

What is an internal test?

Answer 6

An internal test requires access to an organisations internal network and systems.