Penetration Testing

Penetration Testing is a form of security testing where ethical hackers simulate real-world attacks on a system or network to find and exploit vulnerabilities. The goal is to discover weaknesses that a malicious attacker could use to gain unauthorized access, so the organization can fix them before a real breach occurs.

Example: A company hires a security firm to perform Penetration Testing on their new web application. The firm's security experts try various methods to bypass the login page, such as using SQL injection, brute-force password attacks, or exploiting known vulnerabilities in the web server's software. If they succeed, they document the exploit and recommend fixes, which helps the company strengthen its security defenses.