Black Box testing – Are you testing the Pentester, or your target?
Summary
This article from Black Hills Information Security discusses the nuances of black box penetration testing, posing the question of whether the testing process is evaluating the pentester's skills or the target's defenses. It highlights the organization's outreach efforts, including their blog, HackNaked.TV, training, and webcasts.
IFF Assessment
FRIEND
The article discusses penetration testing techniques, which are a core aspect of offensive security and help defenders understand their own vulnerabilities.
Defender Context
Understanding black box testing methodologies is crucial for defenders to anticipate how adversaries might approach their systems. It emphasizes the need for robust security postures that can withstand unknown reconnaissance and exploitation attempts.