penetration vulnerability testing
Penetration Vulnerability Testing is a security assessment process that identifies and evaluates weaknesses in IT systems, applications, and networks by simulating real-world cyberattacks. It combines vulnerability scanning to detect known issues and penetration testing to actively exploit them, determining the potential impact of a breach. This approach uncovers risks like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), weak authentication, and misconfigurations. Penetration vulnerability testing follows standards such as OWASP Top 10 and NIST, helping organizations strengthen defenses, ensure PCI DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 compliance, and protect sensitive data against cyber threats by proactively addressing discovered security flaws.
