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Penetration Testing

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Definition

A simulated cyber attack against a system to check for exploitable vulnerabilities and assess the effectiveness of security controls.

ID: C057

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  • Penetration Testing
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Academic References

National Institute of Standards and Technology. (2006). Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment (NIST SP 800-115). U.S. Department of Commerce.