Editor’s note: Being a combination of black box and white box penetration testing, the gray box penetration method can be an invaluable tool for verifying security of software and IT infrastructure. But what exactly does the “gray” part mean? In this article, we are going to uncover the essence of gray box penetration testing and its benefits, as well as explain how to perform efficient gray box penetration testing in your company.
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Gray box penetration testing: the essence
Gray box penetration testing, also known as translucent testing, imitates a hacker’s actions to find and exploit potential vulnerabilities with partial knowledge of or access to an internal network or application.
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