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Penetration Testing: A Step-by-Step Defensive Guide

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from DEV Community ·

Penetration testing is a simulated cyberattack authorized by organizations to identify security weaknesses. The process follows a structured methodology with five phases: planning, reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and reporting. Regular testing helps businesses proactively fix vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them.

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While the guide is thorough, it glosses over the challenge of prioritizing findings and the cost of frequent testing for small teams.
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