{"id":27334,"date":"2022-05-08T10:47:04","date_gmt":"2022-05-08T10:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/?p=27334"},"modified":"2025-04-23T12:01:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T12:01:56","slug":"types-of-penetration-testing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/types-of-penetration-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Penetration Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the world of cybersecurity, various types of penetration testing exist, but before we explore the various kinds,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/what-is-penetration-testing-and-why-is-it-important\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what is penetration testing?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 A penetration test intends to identify network, system, or application vulnerabilities of an organization. These loopholes are then shared with decision-makers, who choose whether or not to rectify them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>penetration tester<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> submits a report sharing detailed information about the process and suggests remedial actions. These recommendations are usually mentioned in descending order of cruciality. So, executives can decide how to adequately address them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With so many <\/span><b>penetration testing methods<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it can get a bit confusing to know which is the right option for your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog, we discuss the <\/span><b>different types of penetration testing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based on styles, areas, methods, and techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Penetration Testing Areas<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a quick snapshot of six major areas with different <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">goals of penetration testing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Network<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Here, <\/span><b>penetration testing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> experts focus on cloud-based and on-premise network security testing. This is done by identifying internal and external vulnerabilities on different servers, routers, switches, and network hosts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Web App<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Where, the <\/span><b>penetration tester<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tries to locate entry points and security gaps in databases, source coding, back-end networks, etc. that can hamper the safe functioning of the web app.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mobile App<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Both automated and extended manual testing is used to identify any issues related to session management, cryptography, authentication, and authorization.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Client Side<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Usually, \u201cclient side\u201d denotes anything that happens on the user\u2019s end of the application (no matter if the \u201cclient\u201d is a paying customer or an employee that uses a proprietary web app). This penetration testing area finds vulnerabilities there.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wireless<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Examination of aspects like configuration, APIs, encryption, storage, and security controls form part of this penetration testing exercise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Social Engineering<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Penetration testers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> here impersonate hackers to break into a company\u2019s system via a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/14-types-of-social-engineering-attacks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social engineering attack<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This checks the detection and reaction approach of staff members. The testing is typically done in addition to checking security measures that require change or improvement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Penetration Testing Styles<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> how to do penetration testing step by step<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> largely depends on the pen testing style\u00a0 suited to your organization. Some considerations include your goals, risks, tolerance, budget, and other factors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commonly, there are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/what-are-black-box-gray-box-and-white-box-penetration-testing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">three <\/span><b>penetration test<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> approaches: black box, white box, and gray box<\/span><b>.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Black Box<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: No helpful information is provided to the tester. Thus, they\u2019re placed in an unprivileged situation similar to bad actors that try to break into your systems. It\u2019s helpful to know how an adversary with no prior information can breach your IT infrastructure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>White Box<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In the white box <\/span><b>penetration testing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> style, the company provides all the necessary information related to its network and system. As it takes a lot of time to conduct this test, companies usually aim resources at a specific component, rather than testing the whole system.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gray<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Gray box testing is also referred to as translucent box testing. Only a limited piece of information like credentials is shared with the tester. This is done to mimic the actions of a fairly privileged attacker to locate an insider threat. A gray box <\/span><b>penetration test<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also deployed to spot vulnerabilities within a network circumference.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Penetration Testing Techniques<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For companies, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">goal of penetration testing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to learn about and take measures to improve their system security. Depending on who does the test, the structure, budget, and risk assessment, the <\/span><b>types of penetration testing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are as follows: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manual, automated<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or combination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Manual<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a reliable method in which the tester validates the overall performance of the system structure. The manual process starts by gathering data such as table names, database versions, device configuration, and third-party plugins (if any).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a thorough search to find any loopholes, a simulated attack is launched. This reveals how critically the system can be affected in case of an actual offense.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Automated<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manual tests reveal more fundamental issues. However, they can\u2019t find <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the vulnerabilities. Companies station automated techniques to bridge the gaps left open by a manual <\/span><b>penetration test<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automated pen testing helps eradicate threats by regularly scanning any susceptible elements. Another plus point of this technique is that it doesn&#8217;t require any additional software. A single automated <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">penetration testing<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tool <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">takes care of the complete process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automated<\/span><b> penetration testing is <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quick, thorough, and cost-effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Combination<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combining both manual and automated <\/span><b>penetration testing methods<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a comprehensive and responsive approach towards the safety of your company&#8217;s assets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite working differently, manual and automatic penetration tests fill in various cracks left by the other. Although this testing type might be more expensive than any of the individual ones taken separately, it\u2019s worth investing in.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Penetration Testing Methods<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penetration testers normally use one or more of the five methods of attacking a system to identify vulnerabilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>External<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><b>external penetration testing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a tester locates and evaluates weaknesses to check the probability of a remote criminal attacking your system. They do this by finding information available and accessible to an outsider.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Internal<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><b>internal penetration test<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is done after the <\/span><b>external penetration test<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here, experts find out what could be stolen, altered, deleted, or modified by an internal staff member or third-party vendor having access to your system. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stages of penetration testing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include\u00a0 checking open ports and spotting active hosts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Blind<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the <\/span><b>blind penetration testing method<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, no information is given to ethical hackers for breaking into a system. In most cases, they\u2019re just aware of the organization\u2019s name. This is done to evaluate how deep a non-privileged attacker can go into your system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Double-Blind<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><b>double-blind penetration testing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, employees don\u2019t know about an ongoing pen test drill. This is done to check the employees\u2019 responses and evaluate their level of preparedness. If the response isn\u2019t as expected, employees get training on handling and reacting in such situations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Targeted<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the last <\/span><b>method of penetration testing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, white-hat hackers and security teams cohesively check each other&#8217;s proficiency, attentiveness, and scope of improvement. Targeted pen testing provides real-time insights on a hacker\u2019s potential exploits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, there are many<\/span><b> types of penetration testing <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">techniques. Choosing one or the other depends on your company\u2019s needs and resources. First choose the area you want to test and then, go through our list to determine what style, technique, and method would be more suitable for your business. Keep the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/benefits-and-risks-of-penetration-testing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benefits and risks of penetration testing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in mind too.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the world of cybersecurity, various types of &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":27326,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[204,199],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27334","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-cybersecurity"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Types of Penetration Testing | EasyDMARC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Types of penetration testing vary depending on what you\u2019re testing. 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