Definition
Penetration Testing
Authorized simulated attacks on a system to identify security vulnerabilities before real attackers find them.
Penetration testing (pentesting) involves security professionals attempting to exploit vulnerabilities in an application, network, or system using the same techniques as malicious attackers. Tests can be black-box (no prior knowledge), white-box (full source code access), or grey-box (partial information). For web applications, penetration testing typically covers the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities including injection attacks, broken authentication, sensitive data exposure, and security misconfigurations. Regular pentesting is often required for compliance frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
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