//Glossary
Vulnerability Assessment
Proactive security testing of networks, systems, and physical infrastructure to identify weaknesses before they can be exploited. Includes penetration testing and social engineering.
//Related Terms
Threat Assessment
Systematic evaluation of potential security threats to a site or operation, considering likelihood, impact, and existing countermeasures. Informs resource allocation and security planning.
Penetration Testing
Authorised simulated attacks on security systems — both physical and digital — to identify exploitable vulnerabilities. Results inform remediation priorities.
Red Team
A group conducting full-spectrum adversary simulation combining both cyber and physical attack vectors to test an organisation's security holistically. Named from military war-gaming conventions.