Physical penetration test

An authorized attempt to bypass physical controls in order to find real gaps.

A penetration test shows what an outsider can actually reach. Findings tend to concern procedure and habit more than hardware.

Related terms

• Posture score. A single measure of how prepared a site or organization is at a point in time.
• RaaS (Resilience as a Service). An ongoing program of assessments, drills, and advisory on a fixed annual fee.
• Resilience. The capacity to absorb a disruption and recover function quickly.