Penetration testing has long been a cornerstone of cybersecurity, continually adapting to counter evolving threats. The global penetration testing market is projected to exceed $5 billion annually by 2031, underscoring its enduring relevance.

Evolution of Penetration Testing

Initially, penetration testing was goal-oriented, focusing on compromising specific assets. Over time, as the complexity of corporate networks grew, the approach shifted to encompass a broader range of vulnerabilities. This evolution led to the emergence of third-party penetration testing services, offering specialised expertise tailored to organisational needs.

Automation in Penetration Testing

The integration of automation into penetration testing has introduced significant benefits:

• Speed and Efficiency: Automated tools can simultaneously scan all network assets, providing instant feedback and reducing the manual workload on security teams.
  
• Scalability: As organizations expand, automated testing can seamlessly accommodate the increased number of digital assets without necessitating proportional increases in security personnel.
  
• Adaptability: Automation enables continuous asset mapping and risk discovery, ensuring that testing methodologies remain current with emerging threats.
  

Challenges of Automation

Despite its advantages, automated penetration testing presents certain challenges:

• Contextual Understanding: Automated tools may lack the nuanced understanding of complex systems, potentially leading to false positives or overlooked vulnerabilities.
  
• Human Oversight: Automation should complement, not replace, human expertise. Security professionals are essential for interpreting results and addressing sophisticated threats.
  

The Role of Managed Automated Pentesting by Hackurity

At Hackurity, we believe cybersecurity goes "Beyond Technology"—it's about the human factor. That’s why our Managed Automated Pentesting (MAP) combines the precision of automation with the expertise of human insight to deliver unparalleled security.

Our MAP solution conducts daily automated pentests of your IT infrastructure, identifying and even exploiting vulnerabilities automatically to reduce false positives by up to 99%. This ensures your systems are constantly monitored and tested against evolving threats.

To enhance this, we provide up to four manual pentests per year, internal network scanning, and comprehensive remediation support. This combination of automated precision and human expertise ensures robust security coverage.

About Hackurity

Hackurity is a leader in automated pentesting, pioneering an approach that recognises the critical role of human insights in cybersecurity. Through its Managed Automated Pentesting solution, we go Beyond Technology by combining automation with the expertise of professional pentesters, Hackurity offers a unique approach to vulnerability discovery, exploitation, and remediation support.

Headquartered in the Netherlands and developed by experienced pentesters, Hackurity delivers enterprise-grade security solutions with a personal touch, helping businesses worldwide stay protected. At Hackurity, we go "Beyond Technology" to address the human element in cybersecurity.