Cybersecurity
Penetration Testing
Authorized testing that attempts to demonstrate how weaknesses could be combined to reach protected systems or data.
Buying context
Why it matters
A penetration test can show paths that automated scanning misses, but only within its agreed scope and time. Rules of engagement, tester skill, safety, evidence, and retesting shape its value.
Due diligence
Questions to ask
- Which external, internal, wireless, cloud, application, identity, and social-engineering surfaces are in and out of scope?
- What testing requires explicit approval, and how will production disruption or sensitive-data access be prevented?
- How does the report distinguish a demonstrated path from an automated scanner finding?
- Does the engagement include remediation discussion and independent retesting of corrected findings?
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