Gathering Penetration Testing Intelligence from Network and Application Platform Configuration

Network configuration refers to the process of setting a network's controls, flow, and operation to support the network infrastructure of an organization or for an individual owner.

Components of a computing network include Internet/network protocols, software or application, firewall, routers, and others that perform related tasks. Most network configurations are designed to meet communication objectives. For example, the router is configured with the correct IP addresses and route settings to enable network connection and communication. Software is configured to monitor network-based activities and to detect intrusions to the network.

Network configuration can be manual or automated, but the primary importance is maintaining a network and making changes when required. Other aspects of network configuration include the ability to launch and relaunch devices, track and report data. An automated network manager can make the task of configuration management easier to perform...More