### Question
Can you define what security testing means?


### Answer
**Security testing** is defined as the following in *17 U.S.C. § 1201*:

> accessing a computer, computer system, or computer network, solely for the purpose of good faith testing, investigating, or correcting, a security flaw or vulnerability, with the authorization of the owner or operator of such computer, computer system, or computer network

#### Citation:
  - *17 U.S.C. § 1201*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-COPYRIGHT PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS**

