Penetration Testing (Pen Test)
An authorised simulated cyberattack against a computer system, network, or application to identify exploitable vulnerabilities before real attackers find them.
Penetration testing (pen testing) involves hiring ethical hackers to attempt to breach your systems using the same techniques real attackers would use. The result is a detailed report of discovered vulnerabilities, their severity, and remediation recommendations. For Malaysian businesses, pen testing is often required for PCI DSS compliance (payment processing) and recommended under BNM's RMiT framework for financial institutions.