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Penetration testing is used to check how secure a particular network is. If someone can penetrate into the network that means there are some sort of bugs and loopholes which could be exploited by hackers to hack the network. Penetration testing is a very essential step in order to secure any network and keep it safe from hackers.
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The main purpose for pen-testing is to exploit weaknesses in security systems and defence mechanisms…
We use this to our advantage to then be able to build better more sustainable structured security tools which disable and lower the risk of hackers.
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Penetration testing, often referred to as pen testing or ethical hacking, is a cybersecurity practice used to identify and assess vulnerabilities in computer systems, networks, applications, and other IT infrastructure. Its primary purpose is to simulate potential cyberattacks and security breaches to evaluate the overall security posture of an organization. Penetration testing serves several important purposes:
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Penetration testing is defined as "A method for gaining assurance in the security of an IT system by attempting to breach some or all of that system's security, using the same tools and techniques as an adversary might." Essentially penetration testing is purposefully hacking into a system in order to access its security capabilities and to identify weaknesses to be addressed.
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Penetration testing is used to identify and fix security vulnerabilities in a computer system or network. By simulating attacks, it helps organisations understand potential weaknesses and strengthen their defences against real threats.
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