Benefits of a penetration test
The two terms are often confused, but vulnerability assessments look at the technical aspects of a system, whereas penetration tests look at the people behind it. A vulnerability assessment will tell you if someone has found a way into your network. At the same time, a penetration test will show you where that person might be able to access information or steal money from your business.
In short, A vulnerability assessment looks at the overall health of a network or system. It identifies vulnerabilities but doesn’t attempt to break into the system. A penetration test attempts to break into a system and identify vulnerabilities.
Vulnerabilities can occur when an organization doesn’t follow best practices with its technology. For example, poorly configured servers can make it easier for hackers to access sensitive data. Or outdated operating systems can leave computers open to attack.
More info: <a href="https://www.extnoc.com/learn/general/intrusion-detection">What is Managed Intrusion Detection</a>
