In the evolving landscape of cyber threats, businesses must continuously evaluate their security postures to protect sensitive data and maintain trust. One effective method is External Penetration Testing (EPT), a controlled and simulated attack against an organization’s external network to expose vulnerabilities and weaknesses. This guide will provide a comprehensive overview of EPT, outlining its importance, methods, tools, and the steps needed to implement a strong cybersecurity framework.
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Penetration testing, commonly referred to as pen testing, is a vital aspect of cybersecurity assessments that involves simulating cyber attacks on systems, networks, or applications to identify vulnerabilities. The primary goal of penetration testing is to uncover weaknesses before malicious actors can exploit them. With the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, effective penetration testing has become essential for safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining the integrity of IT infrastructures.
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Recently, we discovered one of those vulnerabilities that could have turned into a real nightmare for a company. Using our innovative tool on the A42 platform, we came across an API route within a large network of websites with a total monthly traffic of 30 million users. This API allowed emails to be sent from the corporate mail server to any address without authentication, with any subject and content.
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