Since 2010, Juliana has been a professional writer in the technology and small business worlds. She has both journalism and copywriting experience and is exceptional at distilling complex concepts ...

Charles Gillman, head of information security at Moula Money and executive member of the CyberEdBoard Regular penetration testing, or pen testing, is an essential part of understanding your ...

Definition: Penetration testing is a process in which a security professional simulates an attack on a network or computer system to evaluate its security—with the permission of that system’s owners.

State and local governments that process credit card payments need to know how to conduct a PCI penetration test to remain compliant with the PCI DSS. For state and local governments that accept ...

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Don Lupejkis is a Solution Architect with CDW’s InfoSec Security team. His passion is helping organizations on their journey to a more secure environment. Penetration testing is a vital starting point ...

CompTIA recently upgraded its PenTest+ certification program to educate professionals on cybersecurity penetration testing with training for artificial intelligence (AI), scanning and analysis, and ...

Cybersecurity is a rapidly growing and evolving field with a wide range of subfields and specializations. One of these is penetration testing, a discipline within what's known as "red teaming," which ...

Established in 2005, Bishop Fox offers offensive security testing and consulting, helping companies identify vulnerabilities in their networks. Their security programs include penetration testing, ...

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Vulnerability Scanning vs Penetration Testing: What’s the Difference? Your email has been sent Many IT security terms have proved challenging to understand due to their similarities and contextual ...

Discover the top seven penetration testing tools essential for enterprises in 2025 to enhance security, reduce risks, and ensure compliance in an evolving cyber landscape. Learn about their core ...