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TEST INTRUSION [2 records]

Record 1 2021-11-10

English

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

An authorized simulated attack on a computer system that evaluates the security of a system by identifying weaknesses and strengths.

Key term(s)
  • pentest

French

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

Les tests de pénétration (également appelés tests d'intrusion [...]) simulent une attaque réelle contre votre infrastructure et vos applications pour évaluer la sécurité de votre environnement informatique.

Spanish

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Record 2 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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