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Active Security Testing

Security testing that involves direct interaction with a target, such as sending packets to a target.

Senses

Sense 1

Security testing that involves direct interaction with a target, such as sending packets to a target.

References
  • NIST CSRC GlossaryJan 05, 2026
    Active Security Testing
    https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/active_security_testing
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    Source: NIST CSRC Glossary (csrc.nist.gov).