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What is Penetration test; test d’intrusion? Definition and explanations

A pentest (penetration test) simulates controlled attacks against an app, API, or network to find exploitable flaws before adversaries do. It yields evidence, severity ratings, and prioritized remediation.

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A pentest stress-tests your defenses by acting as an authorized attacker.

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