Security Vulnerability Test - Password Cracking

Describe the test and purpose of the test
It is the process to gain unauthorized access to restricted systems by using common passwords. In other words, this is to obtain the correct password which gives access to the system that is protected by an authentication method.

Discuss how it works
This is done by either guessing the password repeated usually through computer algorithm where the computer tries numerous combinations until the password is successfully discovered.

Provide example of the test

Discuss the solution if there is vulnerability after a test

• Make a strong password that cannot be detect or guess by anyone 
• Apply an auto-lock to the account if any of the attempt to unlock the system is incorrect
• Make sure that every account has different password
• Change your password frequently

Produce an audit document showing the range of tests on IT systems and networks (eg LANs/WANs and wireless networks)


References:

Techopedia.com. (2019). What is Password Cracking? - Definition from Techopedia. [online] Available at: https://www.techopedia.com/definition/4044/password-cracking [Accessed 25 Apr. 2019].

Guru99.com. (2019). How to Crack a Password. [online] Available at: https://www.guru99.com/how-to-crack-password-of-an-application.html [Accessed 30 Apr. 2019].

Infosec Resources. (2013). Password Auditing Explained. [online] Available at: https://resources.infosecinstitute.com/password-auditing/#gref [Accessed 30 Apr. 2019].