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Penetration Testing, Explained

PNPriya Nair· VP, Security & Compliance March 27, 2026 6 min read

A penetration test simulates a real attack to find weaknesses before criminals do. It's different from an automated scan — a skilled tester thinks like an adversary.

The types

  • External — internet-facing systems and applications
  • Internal — what an attacker could do once inside
  • Web and mobile application testing
  • Social engineering — testing the human layer

We run penetration tests and turn findings into a prioritised remediation plan, not just a report.

PN

Priya Nair

VP, Security & Compliance

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