Penetration Testing: What You Need to Know

Penetration testing (or “pen testing”) offers a proactive way for organizations to identify weaknesses, evaluate their security posture, meet compliance requirements, and strengthen their incident response plans.

At its core, pen testing is a simulated cyberattack designed to uncover vulnerabilities in your systems, networks, or applications before real attackers can exploit them.

Our comprehensive guide to penetration testing highlights the process, testing methods and tools, and best practices to help you optimize your organization’s cybersecurity infrastructure.