Ebook Wired Network Security: OS/400 V5R1 DCM and Cryptography Enhancements

There are several different types of security testing. The following section describes each testing technique, and provides additional information on the strengths and weakness of each. This information is also summarized in Table 3.1 and Table 3.2. Some testing techniques are predominantly manual, requiring an individual to initiate and conduct the test. Other tests are highly automated and require less human involvement. Regardless of the type of testing, staff that setup and conduct security testing should have significant security and networking knowledge, including significant expertise in the following areas: network security, firewalls, intrusion detection systems,...