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penetration testing [2 records]

Record 1 2021-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Testing and Debugging
  • IT Security
DEF

The examining [of] the functions of a data processing system to find a means of circumventing computer security.

OBS

penetration testing: designation standardized by ISO and the International Electrotechnical Commission.

Key term(s)
  • pentesting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Test et débogage
  • Sécurité des TI
DEF

Examen des fonctions d'un système informatique pour trouver les moyens de contourner la sécurité informatique.

OBS

test de pénétration; essai de pénétration : désignations et définition normalisées par l'ISO et la Commission électrotechnique internationale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Prueba y depuración
  • Seguridad de IT
CONT

Una prueba de penetración, o "pentest", es un ataque a un sistema informático con la intención de encontrar las debilidades de seguridad y todo lo que podría tener acceso a ella, su funcionalidad y datos.

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Record 2 - external organization data 2006-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies)
08.06.18 (2382)
ISO/IEC standard entry number
DEF

examining the functions of a data processing system to find a means of circumventing computer security

OBS

penetration testing: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-8:1998].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
08.06.18 (2382)
ISO/IEC standard entry number
DEF

examen des fonctions d'un système informatique pour trouver les moyens de contourner la sécurité informatique

OBS

test de pénétration; essai de pénétration : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-8:1998].

Spanish

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