What is a Penetration Test?
A Penetration Test is a controlled, simulated cyber attack conducted to identify vulnerabilities in systems, applications, or networks. It mimics real-world attacker behavior to evaluate the effectiveness of Security Controls and uncover weaknesses before they can be exploited.
Penetration testing often leverages techniques aligned with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and may include methods like Exploits, Social Engineering, and privilege escalation.
What is a Penetration Test used for?
Penetration tests are used to validate security defenses, identify vulnerabilities, and improve Security Posture. They provide actionable insights into how attackers could compromise systems.
Organizations use penetration testing to support Security Control Validation, meet compliance requirements, and strengthen defenses against threats such as Malware, Phishing, and SQL Injection (SQLi).
