RE: Pen-Test as a favor

["Shenk, Jerry A" <jshenk () decommunications com>]

I would get something.  I don't think I'd get too crazy about it but
definitely having something in writing will be a good idea.  Your
friend, the Admin/CTO may not be the person who would "come after you". 

BTW, I'd also be VERY careful.  Don't go testing new tools this way, do
that in your own lab.

-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Benedict [mailto:chrisb () daemonnews org] 
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 11:49 PM
To: pen-test () securityfocus com
Subject: Pen-Test as a favor

Hey, I'm working as an IT intern in a doctors office and I got 
permission to do a little pen-testing on their servers on my own time.  
How necessary would it be to get written permission before I take any 
action?  The Admin/CTO is a pretty good friend and I doubt would even 
consider taking any legal action if anything happened.

If I do need a contract or something could someone point me in the 
direction of a template.  I have never even seen such a 
contract/agreement before and I would never be able to write one up on 
my own properly.

Thanks,
Chris Benedict

------------------------------------------------------------------------
------
This List Sponsored by: Cenzic

Concerned about Web Application Security? 
Why not go with the #1 solution - Cenzic, the only one to win the
Analyst's 
Choice Award from eWeek. As attacks through web applications continue to
rise, 
you need to proactively protect your applications from hackers. Cenzic
has the 
most comprehensive solutions to meet your application security
penetration 
testing and vulnerability management needs. You have an option to go
with a 
managed service (Cenzic ClickToSecure) or an enterprise software 
(Cenzic Hailstorm). Download FREE whitepaper on how a managed service
can 
help you: http://www.cenzic.com/news_events/wpappsec.php 
And, now for a limited time we can do a FREE audit for you to confirm
your 
results from other product. Contact us at request () cenzic com for
details.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
------




**DISCLAIMER
This e-mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended for the use of the individual or entity to which 
they are addressed and may contain information that is privileged, proprietary and confidential. If you are not the 
intended recipient, you may not use, copy or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the 
message. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender and delete this e-mail message. The 
contents do not represent the opinion of D&E except to the extent that it relates to their official business.


------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This List Sponsored by: Cenzic

Concerned about Web Application Security?
Why not go with the #1 solution - Cenzic, the only one to win the Analyst's
Choice Award from eWeek. As attacks through web applications continue to rise,
you need to proactively protect your applications from hackers. Cenzic has the
most comprehensive solutions to meet your application security penetration
testing and vulnerability management needs. You have an option to go with a
managed service (Cenzic ClickToSecure) or an enterprise software
(Cenzic Hailstorm). Download FREE whitepaper on how a managed service can
help you: http://www.cenzic.com/news_events/wpappsec.php
And, now for a limited time we can do a FREE audit for you to confirm your
results from other product. Contact us at request () cenzic com for details.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------