Penetration Testing: Finding and Fixing Security Weaknesses Before Attackers Do
Penetration testing (pentesting) is an authorized, simulated cyber attack against an organization’s systems, applications, or networks with the goal of finding vulnerabilities before malicious actors exploit them. It’s a proactive security service used by organizations to measure real-world risk, validate defenses, and improve incident readiness. Unlike automated vulnerability scans, penetration tests involve human analysis and creative problem-solving to chain weaknesses into actionable attack paths.
Types of Penetration Tests
Network (External & Internal): Tests perimeter systems (internet-facing) and internal networks to find exploitable services, misconfigurations, and trust/segmentation gaps.
Web Application: Focuses on web apps and APIs — e.g., authentication, access control, input validation, session management.

