Penetration Testing a Load Balancer

While conducting penetration testing on a load balancer, it's essential to start by comprehensively understanding its architecture, configurations, and employed protocols.

Identify potential entry points for attacks, considering both external and internal vectors, and perform a detailed analysis of the protocols in use, such as HTTP or HTTPS, to uncover vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.

Evaluate SSL/TLS termination and encryption mechanisms, monitoring network traffic for anomalies and unauthorized access patterns. 

Assess session management, DDoS resilience, authentication mechanisms, and the load balancer's handling of errors.

Regularly check for security patches, and refer to the load balancer's documentation for specific security features.

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