👉 Penetration math, also known as attack trees or decision trees, is a structured method used in cybersecurity to analyze and plan potential attacks on a system. It breaks down the complex process of an attack into smaller, more manageable steps, allowing security professionals to visualize and quantify the likelihood of each step being successfully executed. Each node in the tree represents a specific action or condition, leading to the final goal of achieving the attacker's objective. By assigning probabilities and costs (such as time or resources) to each step, penetration math helps in identifying the most critical vulnerabilities and prioritizing security measures. This method not only aids in understanding potential attack paths but also in developing effective countermeasures and improving overall system resilience.
