Description
The specialised ICT tools which test security weaknesses of the system for potentially unauthorised access to system information such as Metasploit, Burp suite and Webinspect.
Alternative labels
penetration testing software
metasploit
Burpsuite
webinspect
output of a penetration test
Pmutil
PanSec
NMAP
NTellect
Cisco Secure Scanner
NTCrack
SFProtect Mobile
SAM Internet Scanner
COPS
I.C.U…MVS
PhoneSweep
Hobgoblin
IP360 Vulnerability Management System
SAM System Scanner
CA-Examine
S10SCAN
Nfsbug
Quickinspector
SFProtect Server
GamaScan
Chkpwd
Trojan
HackerShield
VAM
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Penetration testing tool is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Digital forensics expert: Digital forensics experts retrieve and analyse information from computers and other types of data storage devices. They examine digital media that may have been hidden, encrypted or damaged, in a forensic manner with the aim to identify, preserve, recover, analyse and present facts and opinions about the digital information.
Ethical hacker: Ethical hackers perform security vulnerability assessments and penetration tests in accordance with industry-accepted methods and protocols. They analyse systems for potential vulnerabilities that may result from improper system configuration, hardware or software flaws, or operational weaknesses.
Optional knowledge
Penetration testing tool is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Penetration testing tool – ESCO
