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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
More Security Terms
Vulnerability Assessment
Systematic review of security weaknesses
OWASP Top 10
List of most critical web application security risks
Access Control
Restricting who can access computing resources
Security Audit
Systematic evaluation of organizational security posture
Compliance
Adhering to regulatory standards for data protection
SIEM
Aggregating and analyzing security event data