Meanings
nounpentesting (uncountable)
- informaluncountablecomputingThe act of conducting a pen test.
Nevertheless, the most predominant term is penetration testing, more commonly referred to as pentesting.
2016, James S. Tiller, CISO's Guide to Penetration Testing: A Framework to Plan, Manage, and Maximize Benefits
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