Penetration Test Need-To-Know

A penetration test (also known as a pen test) is a simulated attack on an IT system, network, or application to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses that could be exploited by malicious actors.

During a penetration test, a trained and authorized test team will attempt to exploit security weaknesses in the system to gain unauthorized access, steal data, or disrupt the system's normal operation. The testers may use a variety of techniques, tools, and…