Penetration testing is a way for you to simulate the methods an attacker might use to circumvent security controls and gain access to an organization’s systems. It involves more than running scanners and automated tools and then writing a report. And you won’t become an expert penetration tester overnight; it takes years of practice and real-world experience to become proficient.
Over the years, the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES) has redefined the security industry by standardizing terms and methodologies, and several leading members of the security community have adopted it to ...
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