Penetration Testing Explained

An explanation of how simulated attacks identify exploitable weaknesses before malicious hackers do. It covers internal, external and web-application tests, zero-day vulnerabilities, patching, GDPR requirements and suitable testing frequency.

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Penetration tests simulate attacks to reveal exploitable weaknesses.
Core test types cover internal infrastructure, external infrastructure and web applications.
Patching remains critical when vulnerabilities are discovered.
Security testing supports GDPR Article 32 obligations.
Testing should follow significant changes and be repeated regularly.

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