Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment

Published

September 30, 2008

Author(s)

Murugiah P. Souppaya, Karen A. Scarfone

Abstract

The purpose of this document is to assist organizations in planning and conducting technical information security tests and examinations, analyzing findings, and developing mitigation strategies. The guide provides practical recommendations for designing, implementing, and maintaining technical information security test and examination processes and procedures. These can be used for several purposes, such as finding vulnerabilities in a system or network and verifying compliance with a policy or other requirements. The guide is not intended to present a comprehensive information security testing and examination program but rather an overview of key elements of technical security testing and examination, with an emphasis on specific technical techniques, the benefits and limitations of each, and recommendations for their use.

Citation

Special Publication (NIST SP) - 800-115

Report Number

800-115

NIST Pub Series

Special Publication (NIST SP)

Pub Type

NIST Pubs

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Keywords

penetration testing, risk assessment, security assessment, security examination, security testing, vulnerability scanning

Information technology, Cybersecurity and Configuration and vulnerability management

Citation

Souppaya, M. and Scarfone, K. (2008), Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment, Special Publication (NIST SP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=152164 (Accessed April 22, 2021)