+A **Penetration Test** (or "pen test") simulates a real-world cyberattack to uncover security vulnerabilities within a system. This authorized intrusion aims to identify exploitable weaknesses, often complementing a [Vulnerability Scan](/wiki/vulnerability_scan) or serving as a key part of a broader [Security Audit](/wiki/security_audit) to fortify digital defenses.
+## See also
+- [Cybersecurity](/wiki/cybersecurity)
+- [Ethical Hacking](/wiki/ethical_hacking)
+- [Information Security](/wiki/information_security)
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