Learning from Failure: Lessons from Penetration Testing
Introduction Penetration testing, also known as pen testing or ethical hacking, is a simulated cyber attack against a computer system, network, or web application to assess its security weaknesses. The goal of penetration testing is to identify vulnerabilities and exploit them to determine the level of risk they pose. While penetration testing can be an effective way to strengthen an organization’s security posture, it’s not uncommon for tests to fail, revealing significant weaknesses. In this blog post, we’ll explore the lessons learned from failed penetration tests and what organizations can do to improve their security. ...