Nov. 15, 2023, 10:24 a.m. | stephen

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How does penetration testing contribute to enhancing cybersecurity, and what are the key methodologies and tools commonly employed by ethical hackers during penetration testing?


Penetration testing, a crucial aspect of Ethical Hacking, plays a pivotal role in identifying and addressing vulnerabilities in a system or network. It involves simulating real-world cyberattacks to evaluate the security posture.

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