A simulated cyber attack to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in systems, networks, or applications.

A popular penetration testing framework that provides tools for developing and executing exploit code.

An integrated platform for performing security testing of web applications, featuring tools for scanning and analyzing vulnerabilities.

Open Web Application Security Project, a nonprofit that provides guidelines and tools for improving web application security.

National Institute of Standards and Technology, which develops cybersecurity standards and guidelines to enhance security practices.

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

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

The defined boundaries and objectives of a penetration test, outlining what will be tested and the methods used.

A plan developed to address and fix identified vulnerabilities to enhance security.

The process of evaluating the potential risks that may be involved with a projected activity or undertaking.

The practice of documenting and presenting findings from penetration tests to stakeholders, ensuring clarity and actionable insights.

The process of identifying, understanding, and prioritizing potential threats to a system.

Manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information, often through deceptive means.

A network security device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

A device or software application that monitors a network for malicious activities or policy violations.

A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity in electronic communications.

The initial phase in penetration testing where information is gathered about the target system or network.

A piece of software, a chunk of data, or a sequence of commands that takes advantage of a bug or vulnerability.

Measures implemented to manage risk and protect information systems from threats.

The process of managing updates and patches for software applications and operating systems to fix vulnerabilities.

An evaluation of an organization's information system's security posture, assessing compliance with policies and regulations.

Automated process of identifying security weaknesses in systems and applications.

The method of converting information into code to prevent unauthorized access.

Distributed Denial of Service attack, where multiple compromised systems are used to target a single system, causing disruption.