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ANNUAL
SECURITY
PEN TEST
REMEDIATION
The 2024 Penetration Test has successfully concluded, The Penetration Test spanned several phases,
providing a comprehensive assessment of the District’s beginning with an initial assessment and planning
security infrastructure. The primary purpose of this phase, followed by the execution of penetration testing
project was to identify and address vulnerabilities on both external and internal systems. Vulnerability
within external and internal systems, ensuring that findings were documented, and corrective actions were
the District’s defenses are resilient against potential taken to address the issues identified. A re-scanning
cyber threats. The testing process was designed to process confirmed the resolution of vulnerabilities.
evaluate the security posture of critical infrastructure
and applications, focusing on identifying possible Key takeaways from the project include the importance
weaknesses that could be exploited by malicious of ongoing vulnerability assessments, the need for
actors. effective coordination across departments, and the
value of ensuring thorough remediation of identified
The project achieved its goals by identifying critical and risks.
high vulnerabilities across the District’s network. The
successful remediation of these security flaws ensures In conclusion, the 2024 Penetration Test was a
that the District is better equipped to handle emerging success in identifying vulnerabilities, improving security
security threats, ensuring compliance with industry measures, and enhancing awareness of potential
standards and regulations. threats.
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