Cybersecurity

Penetration Testing

Authorized simulated cyberattack against systems to identify exploitable vulnerabilities before adversaries do. SOC 2 auditors evaluate penetration testing evidence under CC4.1, and PCI DSS requires annual penetration tests by qualified assessors.

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