In this video, Marc Menninger describes the location where the technical security assessors should operate. Discover the various assessment locations based on the testing techniques selected. Learn why the testing location is an important factor to consider during test planning.
- Now that you have the assessors,…it's time to think about a location.…The location where the assessors operate…should also be part of the assessment planning.…Assessment locations can vary…based on the testing technique selected.…For instance, internal wireless network scanning…requires a testing location such as a desk or cubicle…within the organization, whereas external network scans…and penetration tests can be conducted…from locations outside of the organization.…
Internal network tests may need to be conducted…from particular points in the network.…Many networks are segmented to only allow limited traffic…to flow through certain parts of the network.…This may help network security, but it can create challenges…for technical security assessors who want to analyze…as much traffic as possible for potential security problems.…Assessors may need to conduct their tests…in parts of the network where either the users…or target systems reside,…depending on the objectives of the assessment.…
They may also want to arrange for SPAN ports…
Author
Marc Menninger
Released
5/8/2017- Cite the three phases of external security assessments.
- Explain the reasons for conducting a log review.
- Explain what network sniffing is and why it’s used.
- Describe when to use a file integrity checking tool.
- Differentiate between active network discovery and passive network discovery.
- Explain how to scan for vulnerabilities.
- Relate the three techniques useful for validating target vulnerabilities.
- Explain the four-stage methodology of conducting penetration tests.
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome2m 3s
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Who this course is for1m 15s
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1. Overview of Technical Security Assessments
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2. Technical Security Assessment Reviews
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Required skillsets2m 52s
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Conduct log reviews3m 4s
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Conduct ruleset reviews2m 57s
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Conduct network sniffing1m 43s
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3. Identify and Analyze Targets
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Required skillsets2m 49s
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Conduct network discovery4m 31s
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Scan for vulnerabilities5m 20s
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Scan wireless networks5m 32s
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4. Validate Target Vulnerabilities
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Required skillsets1m 43s
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Crack passwords3m 15s
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Password cracking tool demo5m 19s
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Conduct social engineering1m 29s
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5. Planning Technical Security Assessments
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Select the assessors3m 1s
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Select the location3m 15s
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Select tools and resources3m 19s
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Develop the assessment plan2m 34s
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Legal considerations1m 22s
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6. Executing the Technical Security Assessment
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Coordinate the assessment2m 18s
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Conduct the assessment1m 47s
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Conduct the analysis3m 38s
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Data handling considerations2m 50s
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7. Post-Testing Activities
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Report the results2m 16s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 32s
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