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
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Network Security Testing
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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
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computer networks, network security, security testing
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Created November 1, 2003, Updated February 19, 2017