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A black box pentest by Ziwit is an excellent way for organizations to test the security of their systems and applications in a real-life environment.

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What is a Black Box pentest?

A black box penetration test, or black box pentest, is a security evaluation of a computer system or network carried out without any prior information about the target.

The pentester, or security auditor, must therefore start from scratch to try to break into the system and exploit its vulnerabilities.

This type of test is closest to a real attack, because it simulates the actions of a hacker who has no information about his target. It therefore detects the most critical vulnerabilities, which could be exploited by a malicious attacker.

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The techniques used in a black box penetration test are varied and include:

  • Passive reconnaissance, which involves gathering information about the target without interacting with it. This can be done using information retrieval tools, or by analyzing network traffic flows.
  • Active reconnaissance, which involves interacting with the target to learn more about its works. This can be done by attacking web services or trying to authenticate on the system.
  • Vulnerability exploitation, which involves using security holes to gain access to the system. This can be done using exploits or by exploiting known vulnerabilities.

The results of a black box penetration test are presented in a report that identifies the vulnerabilities detected and proposes recommendations for correcting them.

Advantages & Disadvantages of the Pentest Black Box

The Pentest Black Box is a valuable tool for assessing the security of a computer system or network. It has many advantages, but it is also important to be aware of its limitations.

Advantages of a Black box Pentest

Detects the most critical vulnerabilities

  • The pentester has no prior information about the target, forcing him to use advanced attack techniques.
  • These techniques are more likely to detect the most critical vulnerabilities, which could be exploited by a malicious attacker.

Simulates a real attack

  • The pentester uses the same techniques and tools as a malicious attacker.
  • This enables the company to understand the risks to which it is exposed and to implement effective corrective measures.

Independent of knowledge of the system or network

  • The pentester does not need to know the system in detail to be able to test it.
  • This makes it possible to test systems or networks over which the company has no control.

Disadvantages of the black box Pentest

Longer and more expensive

  • The pentester has to spend more time and effort gathering information about the target.
  • This can make testing more time-consuming and costly.

Difficult to detect configuration-related flaws

  • The pentester does not have the necessary information to understand the system configuration.
  • This can make it more difficult to detect configuration-related vulnerabilities.
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How a Black Box Pentest works ?

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A Black Box Pentest consists of 5 essential steps.

01

Planning

The planning phase is the first phase of the Black Box Pentest. It involves defining the objectives, targets and techniques of the pentest.

The aim of the planning phase is to ensure that the pentest is carried out efficiently and meets the organization's needs.

Auditors work with the organization to define the pentest objectives. These goals may include:

  • Identify potential vulnerabilities in the organization's systems and applications.
  • Test the security of the organization's networks and infrastructures.
  • Evaluate user security awareness.
  • Measure the effectiveness of existing security measures.

Once the pentest objectives have been defined, auditors identify the pentest targets. These targets may include:

  • The organization's systems and applications.
  • The organization's networks and infrastructures.
  • The users of the organization.

Auditors must also select the techniques they will use to carry out the pentest. These techniques may include:

  • Port scanning.
  • Traffic analysis.
  • Exploitation of known vulnerabilities.
  • Social engineering.

Auditors must also define a schedule and budget for the pentest. They should also develop a communication plan to keep the organization informed of pentest progress and results.

02

Information gathering

The information gathering phase of a black box pentest aims to identify the target's systems, applications, networks and infrastructure, as well as potential vulnerabilities.

Auditors use a variety of techniques to perform discovery, including:

Port scanning

Auditors can scan open ports on target systems to identify services that are available. They can also use vulnerability scanning tools to identify known vulnerabilities in the target's systems.

Traffic Analysis

Pentesters can analyze the target's network traffic to identify anomalies and suspicious activities. This enables them to detect ongoing attacks and potential vulnerabilities.

Social engineering

Auditors can use social engineering techniques to attempt to deceive the target's users and obtain sensitive information. This allows them to access the target's system or application even if there are no known vulnerabilities.

The objectives of the collection phase are as follows:

  • Identify potential vulnerabilities in the target's systems and applications.
  • Confirm potential vulnerabilities identified during the reconnaissance phase.
  • Determine whether potential vulnerabilities can be exploited.

The results of this phase are used to plan the exploitation phase, which consists of testing the identified vulnerabilities to gain access to the target's system or application.

03

Exploitation

The exploitation phase of a black box pentest involves exploiting vulnerabilities identified during the discovery phase to gain access to the target's system or application.

The aim of the exploitation phase is to demonstrate to the organization the potential impact of the identified vulnerabilities, and to help it take steps to correct them.

Here are a few examples of activities that can be carried out during the operational phase of a black box pentest:

  • Exploit known vulnerabilities in the target's systems to gain access to the target's system or application.
  • Use social engineering techniques to deceive target users and obtain sensitive information.
  • Escalate privileges in order to access more sensitive areas of the system or more sensitive information.
  • Demonstrate to the organization the potential impact of identified vulnerabilities by deleting or modifying data, installing malware, or launching attacks against other systems.

It is important to note that the operating phase must be conducted in a responsible and ethical manner.

Auditors must obtain the organization's authorization before launching attacks against its systems or applications. They must also avoid damaging the organization's systems or data.

04

Report

The reporting phase involves documenting the findings of the pentest and making recommendations for correcting them.

The aim of the reporting phase is to provide the organization with a complete understanding of the vulnerabilities identified and the measures to be taken to correct them.

The pentesters draw up a detailed report of the pentest findings. This report includes a list of all the vulnerabilities that have been identified, as well as recommendations for correcting them.

The report may also include evidence of the impact of identified vulnerabilities, such as screenshots or video recordings.

The reporting phase is an important phase of the black box pentest. It enables the organization to take actions to correct identified vulnerabilities and improve its security posture.

05

Counter-Audit

In order to validate the correction of the vulnerabilities identified during the Black Box Pentest, the client can request a counter-audit.

The counter-audit enables our experts to check that the corrections have been applied, and that the correction philosophy has been understood by the teams.

Ziwit experts remain on hand between the pentest and the counter-audit, at no extra cost, to advise the customer on correction options.

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Examples of possible Black Box Pentest

Web Application Penetration Testing

Pentesting involves attempting to find and exploit vulnerabilities in a web application without any prior knowledge of its source code or design. This may involve using techniques such as fuzzing, SQL injection, and cross-site scripting.

Mobile Device Penetration Testing

Pentesting involves attempting to find and exploit vulnerabilities in a mobile device without any prior knowledge of its operating system or the applications installed on it. This can involve techniques such as exploitation known vulnerabilities, brute force attack and social engineering.

Operating System Penetration Testing

Pentesting consists of attempting to find and exploit vulnerabilities in an operating system without any prior knowledge of its configurations or the software installed on it. This may involve the use of techniques such as exploitation of known vulnerabilities, brute force attack and social engineering.

Network Penetration Testing

Pentesting involves attempting to find and exploit vulnerabilities in a computer network without any prior knowledge of its topology or configurations. This may involve the use of techniques such as port scanning, traffic analysis and brute force attack.

Penetration Testing of Cloud Systems

Pentesting involves attempting to find and exploit vulnerabilities in a cloud system without any prior knowledge of its architecture or configurations. This can involve techniques such as exploiting known vulnerabilities, brute force attack and social engineering.

Penetration testing of IoT systems

Pentesting involves attempting to find and exploit vulnerabilities in IoT systems, such as surveillance cameras or smart thermostats. This may involve the use of techniques such as port scanning, traffic analysis and brute force attack.

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Why do a Pentest Black Box by Ziwit?

Ziwit's reputation and expertise

Ziwit is a renowned IT security company with long experience of black box pentests. The company has a team of qualified security experts who use the latest techniques and technologies to test the security of systems and applications.

Ziwit has a team of security experts with extensive experience in identifying and correcting vulnerabilities. They also keep abreast of the latest trends in computer attacks, enabling them to effectively test systems and applications against the latest threats.

The variety of processes used

Ziwit uses a variety of advanced techniques to test the security of an organization's systems and applications. This allows the company to identify a wide range of potential vulnerabilities, including those that are not easily detected by traditional techniques.

Ziwit uses a variety of techniques, including:

  • Port scanning and traffic analysis to identify network vulnerabilities.
  • Exploitation of known vulnerabilities to test the severity of vulnerabilities.
  • Social engineering to test user security awareness.

The detailed report of the findings

Ziwit produces a detailed report of its findings, including recommendations for correcting vulnerabilities and improving the organization's security. This report is a valuable tool for organizations wishing to improve their security posture.

Ziwit's report is comprehensive and detailed. It includes a list of all the vulnerabilities that have been identified, as well as recommendations for correcting them. The report is also written in clear, concise language, making it easy to understand.

Recommendations & Advice

Ziwit can also provide recommendations and advice to help the organization correct identified vulnerabilities and improve its overall security. This enables organizations to correct identified vulnerabilities quickly and effectively.

Ziwit's security experts can help organizations implement the pentest report recommendations. They can also advise on the implementation of additional security measures to improve the organization's security.

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