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Network Security Testing

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Author(s)

Shirley M. Radack

Abstract

This ITL Bulletin summarizes NIST Special Publication 800-42, Guideline on Network Security Testing, by John Wack, Miles Tracy, and Murugiah Souppaya, which assists organizations in testing their Internet-connected and operational systems. The guide provides an approach to adopting effective procedures that can help organizations uncover unknown vulnerabilities, institute security controls, and prevent incidents and attacks.
Citation
ITL Bulletin -

Keywords

computer networks, network security, security testing

Citation

Radack, S. (2003), Network Security Testing, ITL Bulletin, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=150425 (Accessed March 28, 2024)
Created November 1, 2003, Updated February 19, 2017