An overview of the benefits, challenges, and legal aspects of penetration testing and red teaming

An overview of the benefits, challenges, and legal aspects of penetration testing and red teaming

연구 분야: Strategies

학회: International Cybersecurity Law Review

Although red teaming and penetration testing are similar in their end results, it is important for organizations to choose the right assessment for the right purpose, taking into account where the organization is in the security process. This paper examines the process and strategies used in red teaming and penetration testing, along with their benefits and challenges. Furthermore, the legal and ethical aspects of these techniques are highlighted. Thus, the aim of this study is to help organizations choose the best security assessment techniques and tools, to show how penetration testing and red teaming should work together, to provide a better understanding of how to strengthen an organization’s security posture, and hence to identify an avenue for future research.