A simulated cyber attack on a system to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers.

The process of identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing vulnerabilities in a system.

Legally authorized practice of probing systems for vulnerabilities, ensuring security without malicious intent.

Measures to protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of computer networks.

Documenting findings from penetration tests, including vulnerabilities and recommended remediation.

Open Web Application Security Project, a framework emphasizing web application security best practices.

National Institute of Standards and Technology, providing guidelines for cybersecurity standards and practices.

Information-gathering phase to identify potential targets and vulnerabilities.

The act of taking advantage of a vulnerability to gain unauthorized access or control.

Analyzing the results of exploitation to understand the impact and document findings.

Evaluating potential risks associated with identified vulnerabilities and their impact.

Practical steps to address identified vulnerabilities and improve security.

Software used to identify open ports and services on a network for vulnerability assessment.

Principles guiding ethical behavior in penetration testing to avoid harm.

The process of recording findings, methodologies, and recommendations from penetration tests.

Deliberate testing of vulnerabilities in a safe and ethical manner.

Identifying and prioritizing potential threats to a system to inform security measures.

Safeguards or countermeasures to mitigate security risks.

Working with IT security teams to enhance security measures based on findings.

A concise overview of the penetration test findings aimed at non-technical stakeholders.

Automated process of identifying known vulnerabilities in systems and applications.

Structured methodologies guiding the penetration testing process.

The overall security status of an organization based on its defenses and vulnerabilities.

Adhering to laws, regulations, and standards relevant to security practices.

A vulnerability allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users.

A code injection technique used to attack data-driven applications by inserting malicious SQL queries.