Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) is a term used to describe security testing that is designed to identify and help address cyber security vulnerabilities. The meaning of VAPT can vary from one geographical region to another, either as a bracket for multiple distinct services, or a single, combined offering. VAPT as a whole could include anything from automated vulnerability assessments to human-led penetration testing and red team operations.
When put into simple words, there are two ways of testing vulnerability of a system;
Identify The Security Loopholes
Improve Cyber Resilience
Avoid Data Breaches
Inspect Network Defence System
Protect Organizational Data
Comply with Security Standards