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Penetration Testing Defined: What It Is and Why It Matters
July 14, 2026 Uncategorized
Penetration testing, usually called “pen testing,” is a controlled cybersecurity train in which security professionals simulate real-world attacks towards systems, applications, or networks. The goal is to identify vulnerabilities earlier than malicious hackers can take advantage of them. Instead of waiting for a breach to reveal weaknesses, organizations use penetration testing to search out and …