Understanding Penetration Testing

1. What is a penetration test (pentest)? A penetration test, or pentest, is a simulated cyberattack on your system to identify vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them. It’s a proactive approach to discovering and addressing security weaknesses. 2. Why is failing a pentest significant? Failing a pentest highlights critical vulnerabilities in your system that […]

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