You can't fix a weakness you don't know about. A penetration test (pentest) is a controlled, authorized attack against your own systems to find the vulnerabilities before the bad actors do.
This isn't push-button scanning — it's a real expert who thinks like an attacker.
The difference from scanning
Automated scanning finds known vulnerabilities. A pentest chains them together, applies human ingenuity, and reveals the real risk — what an attacker could actually achieve.
A realattack scenario — not theory, but proof of what's vulnerable and how badly.
When you need a pentest
- Before launching a new system or application
- Periodically, as part of a mature security program
- After significant changes to your infrastructure
- For compliance with NIS2, DORA, and other requirements
How to protect yourself
A pentest gives you a clear, prioritized map of the real risks — and concrete steps to fix them. SafeNet Sentinel performs penetration tests for authorized engagements only.
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