noun
the act or process of conducting such an evaluation
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Penetration testing is a systematic process of testing a computer system, network or web application to identify vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit.
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Penetration testing helps companies find and fix security holes before hackers can exploit them.
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Pen testing is like hiring a friendly hacker to break into your system and tell you how they did it.
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In the world of cybersecurity, penetration testing is like sending a spy into enemy territory to gather intelligence on potential vulnerabilities.