Re: What is being a pen tester really like?

[Christine Kronberg <seeker () shalla de>]

On Wed, 9 Aug 2006, Diarmaid McManus wrote:

> Apologies, I was under the impression from my quick read that Kluge
> meant "Its a pen test if you don't _attempt_ a penetration" rather
> than "Its a pen test if you _fail_ to penetrate".
>
> However, no penetration test should fail. You should always be able to
> get access if your client allows you to cover all areas, such as
> Physical testing, Social Engineering, etc.

  But that depends on the contract with the customer, doesn't it?
  If the customer does not order the full program then full coverage
  is not possible and a successful penetration may indeed not be
  possible (in the given amount of time).
  I agree, that with the full program there should be at least one
  successful way in.

  Regards,

  Christine Kronberg.


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