A penetration test, or Pen Test, involves a simulated attack staged by a Cyber Security team

 A penetration test, or Pen Test, involves a simulated attack staged by a Cyber Security team

 that can proactively identify and address vulnerabilities before hackers can exploit them. Penetration testing can deliver several key benefits, including providing a clear picture of a company’s security stance from the perspective of a motivated attacker. 

A Pen Test can go beyond identifying vulnerabilities; it can also determine the level of risk involved in a breach of specific systems. With this information, the organization can prioritize risk and develop an effective Cyber Security plan.

Depending on the type of organization and its specific business needs, a Cyber Security Services provider may offer different types of penetration testing with various methods and objectives. In an external penetration test, for example, the ethical hacker will attempt to breach security through such outward-facing technology as websites or external servers. In contrast, during an internal penetration test, the tester will attack through the organizations inside network. This mode can uncover the types of damage an unhappy employee or a hacker with stolen credentials could cause.