A penetration test, also referred to as “pentest”, is a method of evaluating the security of a computer system or network by simulating an attack from malicious outsiders (WITHOUT any AUTHORISED means of accessing the company's networks) but also malicious insiders (who have some LEVEL of authorised access).

The process involves an active analysis of the system for any potential vulnerabilities that COULD result from poor or improper system configuration, KNOWN and unknown hardware or software flaws, or operational weaknesses.

The analysis is carried out from the position of a potential hacker and can involve active exploitation of security vulnerabilities.

A penetration test, also referred to as “pentest”, is a method of evaluating the security of a computer system or network by simulating an attack from malicious outsiders (without any authorised means of accessing the company's networks) but also malicious insiders (who have some level of authorised access).

The process involves an active analysis of the system for any potential vulnerabilities that could result from poor or improper system configuration, known and unknown hardware or software flaws, or operational weaknesses.

The analysis is carried out from the position of a potential hacker and can involve active exploitation of security vulnerabilities.