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Penetration Testing
Quick Definition
Simulated cyberattack to evaluate system security
Full Definition
Authorized simulated cyberattack to evaluate the security of a system.
Examples
vulnerability scanning, ethical hacking, red team exercises
Related Terms
vulnerability-assessment
ethical-hacking
bug-bounty
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