The security practice of regularly testing systems for vulnerabilities by simulating attacks is called ________ Testing.
- Governance
- Optical Fiber
- PM-WANI / BharatNet
- Penetration
Answer: Penetration
Penetration Testing (ethical hacking) involves authorized simulated cyberattacks to identify security weaknesses before malicious actors exploit them. Types: black-box (no prior knowledge), white-box (full knowledge), gray-box (partial). Conducted by certified professionals (CEH, OSCP). Findings guide remediation and strengthen security posture.