Penetration testing is a type of security testing that is used to test the insecurity of an application. t is conducted to find the security risk which might be present in the system. If a system is not secured, then an attacker can disrupt or take authorized access to that system. The security risk is normally an accidental error that occurs while developing and implementing the software.
For example, configuration errors, design errors, and software bugs, etc. Penetration testing normally evaluates a system's ability to protect its networks, applications, endpoints, and users from external or internal threats. It also attempts to protect the security controls and ensures only authorized access. Penetration testing is an essential feature that needs to be performed regularly for securing the functioning of a system. Penetration testing offers Enhancement of the Management System, Avoid Fines, Protection from Financial Damage, Customer Protection etc.
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