Information security testing is a process aimed at identifying vulnerabilities and risks associated with the use of information technology. It includes research and evaluation of systems and networks, software and data, as well as information management and protection processes. Testing can be performed both inside and outside the company with the help of information security specialists. Its purpose is to identify vulnerabilities that can be exploited to violate the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information.
There are various testing methods:
- the human factor, which includes testing through simulation of human-made attacks;
- technical testing, which involves the use of special tools and methods to identify vulnerabilities;
- automated testing, which includes the use of software tools.
IT systems are often the target of illegal intrusion. Information security testing allows you to identify problems and increase the level of information protection. It is important to understand that this is not a one-time process, but regularly repeated actions.