Penetration testing, also known as ethical hacking, white-hat hacking, or pen testing, is one important form of security assessment that tests people, process, and technology to find security vulnerabilities that a potential attacker could exploit. Red teaming is a more targeted approach that provides a "no-holds-barred" approach to testing. Let's look at both methods and explore why each is important to your business to secure your environments.
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Penetration testing and red teaming: The differences and reasons why both are important to your business