How cyber attack simulations differ from penetration tests and vulnerability scanning
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Penetration tests and vulnerability scans are useful for getting insight into the security posture of an organisation at a specific moment. Although useful, they do not present the full picture, especially when it comes to sophisticated, multi-vector attacks.
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