Penetration Testing
Penetration testing, also known as “pen testing” or “ethical hacking”, is an authorized, simulated cyberattack on a customer’s computer system to identify vulnerabilities and assess security. It’s a proactive measure used to find weaknesses that attackers could exploit, allowing organizations to strengthen their defenses.
Reasons for this service include:
(i) Identify computer system weaknesses: Helps uncover vulnerabilities that might be missed by automated vulnerability scans.
(ii) Prioritize remediation: Helps organizations understand which vulnerabilities pose the greatest risk and should be addressed first.
(iii) Improve security posture: By fixing identified vulnerabilities, organizations can reduce the risk of successful cyberattacks.
(iv) Meet compliance requirements: Penetration testing is often a requirement for various compliance standards.
(v) Test Incident Response: Evaluate the effectiveness of an organization’s incident response plan.
Authorities For Further Research(i) Penetration testing is performed via private agreement/contract which is always subject to federal and applicable state law.
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