Pen Testing

Penetration testing, often referred to as pen testing or ethical hacking, is a sophisticated method of security assessment involving the use of automated tools and manual techniques by skilled security professionals. This approach simulates real-world cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities in an organization's systems, applications, and networks.

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