Penetration Testing Test

The Penetration Testing Test makes use of scenario-based questions to test for on-the-job skills as opposed to theoretical knowledge, ensuring that candidates who do well on this screening test have the relavant skills. The questions are designed to covered following on-the-job aspects:

• Performing penetration testing on systems
• Identifying and exploiting network vulnerabilities
• Conducting vulnerability assessments
• Testing web applications for security weaknesses
• Analyzing security risks and recommending solutions
• Implementing secure coding practices
• Evaluating network security configurations
• Developing and executing security testing plans
• Configuring and managing firewalls
• Performing forensic analysis on compromised systems

Once the test is sent to a candidate, the candidate receives a link in email to take the test. For each candidate, you will receive a detailed report with skills breakdown and benchmarks to shortlist the top candidates from your pool.

• Penetration Testing

  Penetration testing is a method of assessing the security of computer systems or networks by actively simulating an attacker's techniques and identifying vulnerabilities. This skill should be measured in this test to ensure candidates possess the ability to identify and exploit weaknesses in a system's defenses, allowing organizations to proactively address security risks.

• Network Security

  Network security refers to measures taken to protect a computer network from unauthorized access, misuse, or disruption. Measuring this skill in the test ensures candidates have a strong understanding of network security protocols, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and various encryption methods.

• Vulnerability Assessment

  Vulnerability assessment involves identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing potential weaknesses in a system or network. Measuring this skill in the test allows recruiters to evaluate a candidate's ability to proactively scan and assess systems for vulnerabilities, enabling organizations to mitigate potential risks before they can be exploited.

• Web Application Security

  Web application security focuses on securing websites and web applications from unauthorized access, code injection attacks, and data breaches. Measuring this skill in the test ensures candidates possess knowledge of web vulnerabilities, secure coding practices, and protection against common threats, thus helping organizations safeguard their online presence and sensitive information.

• Full list of covered topics

  The actual topics of the questions in the final test will depend on your job description and requirements. However, here's a list of topics you can expect the questions for Penetration Testing Test to be based on.

  Remote Code Execution

  SQL Injection

  Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

  Authentication Bypass

  Session Hijacking

  Buffer Overflow

  Wireless Network Security

  Firewall Bypass

  Malware Analysis

  Secure File Transfer Protocols

  Man-in-the-Middle Attacks

  Hashing and Salting

  Web Application Firewalls

  Digital Forensics

  Secure Shell (SSH)

  Social Engineering

  Secure Software Development Life Cycle

  Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems

  Web Server Hardening

  API Security

  Network Mapping

  Brute Force Attacks

  Phishing Attacks

  Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)

  Cryptography

  Physical Security

  Penetration Testing Methodologies

  Vulnerability Scanning

  Wireless Penetration Testing

  Secure Coding Practices

  Mobile Application Security

  Web Application Vulnerabilities

  Network Traffic Analysis

  Rootkit Detection

  Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks

  Operating System Hardening

  Social Engineering Tactics

  Network Protocol Analysis

  Reverse Engineering

  Network Penetration Testing

  Secure Network Design Principles

  Incident Response

  Web Application Exploitation Techniques

  Risk Assessment and Management

  Fuzz Testing

  Network Sniffing

  Data Encryption

  Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

  Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

  Honeypots

  Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

  Network Traffic Monitoring

  Security Standards and Frameworks

  Insecure Direct Object References

  Security Awareness Training

  Software Vulnerability Analysis

  Endpoint Security

  Security Incident Response

  Security Risk Assessment

  Security Auditing

• Penetration Tester
• Security Analyst
• Network Engineer
• IT Auditor
• Security Consultant

For intermediate/ experienced candidates, we customize the assessment questions to include advanced topics and increase the difficulty level of the questions. This might include adding questions on topics like

• Designing and implementing secure network architectures
• Conducting security audits and assessments
• Reverse engineering malware and exploits
• Developing and deploying intrusion detection systems
• Creating and maintaining incident response plans
• Evaluating and remediating cloud security risks
• Conducting source code reviews
• Administering access controls and permissions
• Performing network traffic analysis
• Implementing secure web application architectures