What is VAPT and what type of security testing does it provide?
VAPT stands for Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing . It is a comprehensive security testing approach used to identify and address security vulnerabilities in computer systems, networks, and applications. VAPT combines two main components: vulnerability assessment and penetration testing. Vulnerability Assessment (VA): This phase involves the systematic identification, quantification, and prioritization of vulnerabilities in a system. The goal is to discover weaknesses in the infrastructure, software, or configurations that could potentially be exploited by attackers. Vulnerability assessment tools are often used to automate the process of scanning and identifying vulnerabilities. Penetration Testing (PT): Also known as ethical hacking, penetration testing involves actively simulating real-world cyberattacks to exploit identified vulnerabilities. The objective is to assess the security measures in place and determine the effectiveness of defenses. Penetration testers, oft...