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What is penetration testing in cyber security?

Testing a system with pretend attacks to find its weak spots.

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  1. Scanning only for computer viruses
  2. Measuring network speed during normal use
  3. Testing a system with pretend attacks to find weak spots ✔

Why: Penetration testers use simulated attacks to look for vulnerabilities. CAP says they probe security measures, document their findings, and are in high demand.

Huh, didn't know that: In CAP's cyber module, penetration tester is listed as an intermediate level job.

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Why was the penetration tester so calm? She had permission to break in.
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Answer: Testing a system with pretend attacks to find weak spots. Penetration testers use simulated attacks to look for vulnerabilities. CAP says they probe security measures, document their findings, and are in high demand.

  1. Aerospace Dimensions Module 7: Cyber Security akwg.cap.gov/media/cms/Module_7__Cyber_84C9463CFA072_22b24.pdf
    Penetration testing is the process of testing a system to identify vulnerabilities through simulated attacks.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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