Introduction to network penetration testing

While many organizations are investing in acquiring the latest security solutions for their organizations, they also need to consider acquiring qualified persons with the right skillset in the field of cybersecurity to defend against the next generation of cyberattacks and threats. While some companies will focus on implementing network security solutions such as firewalls, network access controls, and identity access and management systems, they also need to test their network to determine whether there are known and hidden security vulnerabilities.

While having network security appliances within an organization will help reduce the likelihood of a cyberattack or threat, we need to consider the following points:

• Does the configuration of each device within our organization align with the best practices?
• Does the organization use secure network protocols at all times during data transmission between systems across the network...