Penetration Testing
What is Penetration Testing?
A simulated cyberattack against your systems, performed by ethical hackers who try to break in before real criminals do.
Why Penetration Testing Matters
You can't fix what you don't know is broken. Penetration testing finds the vulnerabilities attackers would exploit — then gives you a prioritized list to fix them.
Related Topics
Related Terms
Vulnerability Scan
An automated scan that checks your systems for known security weaknesses — outdated software, misconfigurations, and missing patches.
SecurityZero Trust
A security model that assumes no user or device is trustworthy by default — every access request is verified, every time.
SecuritySOC (Security Operations Center)
A team (or service) that monitors your systems 24/7 for threats, investigates alerts, and responds to incidents before they become breaches.
SecurityPhishing
A fake email, text message, or website that impersonates someone you trust — a bank, a coworker, a service provider — to trick you into handing over passwords, clicking harmful links, or sending money. The message looks legitimate but leads to a copycat site designed to steal your credentials.
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