What is Penetration Testing?
These are controlled cyber attack attempts made by experts to test the security of systems.
Overview
Also known as penetration testing, this method is done to find weak points in a computer system before malicious actors do. Security experts force the system's doors by pretending to be a real attacker. In this way, it is measured how durable the system is.
How it works
Experts first map the system, then identify vulnerabilities and report vulnerabilities by trying to exploit them.
Where it is used
It is regularly applied on companies' websites, servers and critical software infrastructures.
Commonly confused with
It can be confused with real cyber attacks; However, this process is completely legal and controlled.
Frequently asked questions
Will this test damage the system?
No, since it is done in a controlled environment, it has no purpose other than increasing the security of the system.
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