What is penetration testing and why is it important?

Penetration testing (also called "pen testing") is a controlled cybersecurity exercise where ethical hackers simulate real-world attacks to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in your systems before malicious actors can. It's critical for businesses because it reveals actual security gaps that automated scanning alone might miss, helping prevent data breaches that cost Tampa businesses an average of $5,000 per hour in downtime. Explore our military-grade penetration testing approach to see how we can protect your business from emerging threats.