Penetration testing (or pen testing) is a form of ethical hacking where a computer system, network, or application is deliberately attacked to find security vulnerabilities. The aim is to identify weaknesses that a malicious attacker could exploit, so that these weaknesses can be fixed before a real attack occurs.
Penetration testing, often called "pen testing" or "ethical hacking," is a proactive cybersecurity practice. It involves authorized professionals simulating a cyberattack on a computer system, network, or web application. The primary goal is to identify and exploit security vulnerabilities in the same way a malicious attacker would. By discovering these weaknesses in a controlled manner, an organization can then fix (or "patch") them before they can be exploited by real attackers.
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