By allowing such tests, the organizations could readily identify previously unknown vulnerabilities and either eliminate them or make adjustments in computer and network use to lessen the risks.
By disallowing such tests, the organizations saved themselves from fruitless effort.
mnli hypothesis: By disallowing such tests, the organizations saved themselves from fruitless effort. premise: By allowing such tests, the organizations could readily identify previously unknown vulnerabilities and either eliminate them or make adjustments in computer and network use to lessen the risks.