Penetration testing (pentesting) is a simulated cyberattack against a system to evaluate its security. A pentester uses the same tools and techniques as real attackers to find and exploit vulnerabilities, then documents their findings with evidence of impact. Unlike vulnerability scanning, pentesting proves that vulnerabilities can actually be exploited.
Real attackers don't just scan — they exploit. A vulnerability scanner might flag 200 issues, but a penetration test reveals the 5 that actually lead to a breach. This distinction drives effective prioritization and demonstrates real risk to stakeholders.
Redsight's autonomous agent performs real penetration testing — not just scanning. It exploits vulnerabilities with safe proof-of-concept techniques and captures evidence of impact.
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