__________, a level beyond vulnerability testing, is a set of security tests and evaluations that simulate attacks by a malicious external source (hacker).
A) Penetration testing
B) Penetration simulation
C) Attack simulation
D) Attack testing

Question

__________, a level beyond vulnerability testing, is a set of security tests and evaluations that simulate attacks by a malicious external source (hacker).
A) Penetration testing
B) Penetration simulation 
C) Attack simulation
D) Attack testing

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Penetration testing, also known as pen testing, is a simulated cyber attack on a computer system, network, or web application to check for vulnerabilities and potential security threats. It goes beyond vulnerability testing and involves a systematic approach to identify security weaknesses in the system and assess the potential impact of a successful cyber attack. The goal of penetration testing is to identify potential security gaps so that they can be addressed before an actual attack by a malicious external source (hacker) occurs.

__________, a Level Beyond Vulnerability Testing, Is a Set of Security