Penetration Testing
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渗透测试
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Also known as: pentest, ethical hacking
Last updated August 8, 2026
Definition
Penetration testing is an authorized simulated attack on systems to find and demonstrate security weaknesses before real adversaries do.
Real-World Example
A company hires a pentest firm to try breaking into its web app and VPN, then remediates the findings in a report.
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