{"id":17876,"date":"2024-11-07T11:53:29","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T10:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ohb-ds.de\/wpml\/magazin\/welche-art-von-pentest-brauche-ich"},"modified":"2026-09-17T12:30:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T10:30:16","slug":"what-kind-of-penetration-test-do-i-need","status":"publish","type":"magazin","link":"https:\/\/www.ohb-ds.de\/en\/magazine\/what-kind-of-penetration-test-do-i-need","title":{"rendered":"What kind of penetration test do I need?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What kind of penetration test do I need?<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The world is becoming increasingly interconnected, and no business can function without the internet. That\u2019s why IT security affects every single business today. But every business is different and, as a result, has different requirements and needs when it comes to its own IT security. Penetration testing can help identify and address security vulnerabilities within a company. But what exactly is a penetration test, and which type of penetration test is the right one?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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A penetration test is a security test in which a so-called \u201cpenetration tester\u201d attempts to gain unauthorized access to, for example, a computer system or a network in order to assess its security and identify any potential vulnerabilities. Companies often conduct this test to ensure that their systems and networks are protected against external attacks. During a penetration test, various techniques and tools are also used to assess the system\u2019s security for potential vulnerabilities and to improve it where necessary.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What types of penetration tests are there?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The scope must be clear in order to identify the right solution among the multitude of scenarios<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The different types of penetration tests <\/strong>are classified as black box, white box, or gray box. But how can this classification help you choose the right penetration test?<\/p>

The type of penetration test selected determines certain outcomes. Depending on which scenario is chosen, the scope and outcome of the penetration test are already defined. Other factors that influence the choice of penetration test include economic benefits (effort, costs) and the realism of the scenarios. The goal should be to optimize both.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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In these scenarios:<\/p>