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Jayson emphasizes that penetration testing, or 'pen testing,' is essentially a controlled simulation of cyberattacks. Over a typical three-day engagement, he acts as the worst possible threat, attempting to breach systems using various techniques, including deploying malicious USB devices like the HAK5 Rubber Ducky, which can automatically execute code to compromise machines. His goal is to demonstrate how easily security can be penetrated—highlighting vulnerabilities that need fixing.