A Comprehensive Evaluation and Practice of System Penetration Testing

TL;DR

This paper provides a comprehensive overview of system penetration testing, evaluating tools and methodologies, and demonstrating practical attack simulations to improve cybersecurity practices.

Contribution

It offers an in-depth analysis of penetration testing methods, evaluates existing tools, and presents practical case studies to enhance system security strategies.

Findings

Analysis of strengths and weaknesses of penetration tools

Guidelines for tool selection based on domain and application

Lessons learned from real-world attack case studies

Abstract

With the rapid advancement of information technology, the complexity of applications continues to increase, and the cybersecurity challenges we face are also escalating. This paper aims to investigate the methods and practices of system security penetration testing, exploring how to enhance system security through systematic penetration testing processes and technical approaches. It also examines existing penetration tools, analyzing their strengths, weaknesses, and applicable domains to guide penetration testers in tool selection. Furthermore, based on the penetration testing process outlined in this paper, appropriate tools are selected to replicate attack processes using target ranges and target machines. Finally, through practical case analysis, lessons learned from successful attacks are summarized to inform future research.