Network Security Testing – Activities that provide information about the integrity of an organization's networks and associated systems through testing and verification of network-related security controls on a regular basis. “Security Testing” or “Testing” is used throughout this document to refer to Network Security Testing. The testing activities can include any of the types of tests described in Chapter 3, including network mapping, vulnerability scanning, password cracking, penentration testing, war dialing, war driving, file integrity checking, and virus scanning. Operational Security Testing – Network security testing conducted during the operational stage of a system’s life, that is,.
