A medical research facility is preparing to host a highly sensitive patient database. Before going live, they hire an external cybersecurity specialist to conduct a 'black-box' penetration test on their external-facing servers.
Describe what is meant by a black-box penetration test in this context.
Practise Edexcel GCSE Computer Science Network security with exam-style questions for GCSE Computer Science. 27 questions covering Network vulnerabilities and protection methods, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Computer Science (1CP2) specification and written in Paper 1 and Paper 2 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.