Covert Testing

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Testing performed using covert methods and without the knowledge of the organization’s IT staff, but with the full knowledge and permission of upper management.

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NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →

§1: Testing performed using covert methods and without the knowledge of the organization’s IT staff, but with the full knowledge and permission of upper management.

NIST SP 800-1151 senseview framework →

§1: Testing performed using covert methods and without the knowledge of the organization’s IT staff, but with the full knowledge and permission of upper management.