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Penetration Test

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渗透测试

Penetration Test · N/A · 渗透测试 · pen-uh-TRAY-shun test · pentest · ethical hacking assessment · Cybersecurity · testing · offense · defenseCybersecuritypentest ethical hacking assessment

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Also known as: pentest, ethical hacking assessment

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

A penetration test is an authorized simulated attack to find exploitable weaknesses before real attackers do — ending with fixes and a report.

Real-World Example

A company hires a pentest firm to try breaking into its web app before launch.

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