Mahmood, Abdul Kadir and Malik, Muzdalini and Ruhani, Adi Badiozaman and Mohamad Fazli, Zolkipli (2023) Cybersecurity Strengthening through Penetration Testing: Emerging Trends and Challenges. Borneo International Journal, 6 (1). pp. 44-52. ISSN 26369826

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Abstract

Penetration testing is an important tool for assessing system security posture and detecting vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity risks, such as hacking and data breaches, have become increasingly complex, necessitating the implementation of effective security measures by organisations. Penetration testing has evolved as an important tool for evaluating system security posture and detecting vulnerabilities. This paper aims to explore the emerging trends and challenges in cybersecurity strengthening through penetration testing. This paper provides an overview of penetration testing, its benefits, and the various approaches used like. This paper further discusses the challenges associated with penetration testing, such as the threats, dealing with professional liability, accuracy and reliability, security and privacy concerns. It also discusses strategies to effectively strengthen their cyber security ensure effective cybersecurity strengthening through penetration testing. Finally, this paper offers recommendations the key strategies for strengthening cybersecurity through penetration testing. The research findings can guide policymakers, system administrators, and cybersecurity experts in understanding the emerging trends in penetration testing and how to address the challenges to strengthen cybersecurity effective

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	pentest; penetration test; cybersecurity, vulnerability;emerging trends
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Computer software
Divisions:	School of Computing
Depositing User:	Mr. Izhar Hj. Hashim
Date Deposited:	03 Nov 2026 08:32
Last Modified:	03 Nov 2026 08:32
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/34396

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