At its most fundamental level a Penetration Test (Pen Test) ultimately describes the process of testing an organisation’s Network Security. The test involves a series of techniques: However, the primary aim of them all is to attempt to compromise the security of the operating systems. White Box Testing (AKA Clear-Box Penetration Testing, Full Disclosure Testing and Structural Pen Testing, to name a few) is one of the less labour intensive techniques: Therefore relatively economical. It is often referred to as a Full Disclosure Pen Test because the expert endeavouring to bypass the Network Security has access to certain information – Such as system infrastructure, IP address information, passwords and source code. In this way White Box Testing effectively imitates what could be termed as an ‘insider attack’.

– White Box Testing Aims To…
> Ensure System Functionality
> Gain Information with regards to Source Code

Whitebox Testing reveals what would happen should a malevolent source gain access to sensitive information. The nature of White Box Testing is very different to Black Box Testing: The latter being primarily focused upon the ‘functionality’ of the security systems: A Whitebox Pen Test being more about system knowledge. Routine White Box Testing can help organisations effectively and so cost-effectively focus their IT Security – Indeed, in many ways a Pen Test can be the stitch in time to save nine….

The Network Security expert carrying out the Whitebox Penetration Test will provide a full report as to where those systems are vulnerable and the business impact should this occur: As well as how those vulnerabilities can be reduced to ‘acceptable’ levels. The information provided can be crucial with regards to securing an organisation’s systems effectively. Indeed, Whitebox Testing can notably reduce the risk of ‘insider attacks’ and so lessen if not eliminate the possibility of financial and/or data loss: And that is definitely good for business….

Murray IT Support Services can offer White Box Testing carried out by Security Pen Testing Experts. Our reports provide accurate and informative information which can help any organisation to focus their IT Security more efficiently and so cost effectively. Our Pen Testing packages are extremely competitive and can be booked online- However feel free to contact us with any questions or specific requirements you might have: A Security Expert will get back to you in no time at all.