Penetration Testing

Penetration testing, often abbreviated as “pen testing,” refers to a cybersecurity practice that involves simulating cyberattacks on a computer system, network, or application to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses. Skilled ethical hackers, known as penetration testers or “white hat” hackers, conduct these tests to assess an organization’s security posture. By exploiting vulnerabilities in a controlled environment, they help organizations uncover security flaws, misconfigurations, and potential threats. The goal of penetration testing is to provide insights that enable organizations to strengthen their security defenses and protect against real-world cyber threats.