Sakshi Patel

                                                                            Penetration Testing and it's Methodologies   A penetration test , also known as a pen test, is a simulated cyber-attack against your computer system to check for exploitable vulnerabilities. In the context of web applicationsecurity ,  penetration testing is commonly used to augment a web application firewall .   Pen test let companies evaluate the overall security of their IT infrastructure. A company may have robust security protocols in one area but be lacking in another. The high cost of a successful cyber-attack means no company should wait for a real-world scenario to play out before going on offence. Using penetration testing tools to expose holes in a business's security layer allows security experts to address any shortcomings before they become critical liabilities.       ·         Test Security Controls — Gain insights into the overall health of your application, network,