Penetration Testing Market Trends

Penetration Testing Market Trends

Conventional penetration testing usually takes place once a year or more frequently. Continuous penetration testing, on the other hand, is gaining traction. It involves regular security assessments and their integration into DevOps or Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) procedures. Companies are launching continuous penetration testing offerings to help security teams ahead of changing threats.
 

For instance, in February 2024, Synack, a security testing platform launched a continuous Attack Surface Discovery offering scalable AI penetration testing to help overtaxed security teams stay ahead of evolving threats. The new offering allows enterprises to not only reveal their external attack surfaces but also make that data actionable, pairing continuous discovery with comprehensive Pentesting as a Service (PTaaS).
 

The ability of continuous security testing to detect and fix vulnerabilities instantly is one of its main benefits. Traditional testing techniques frequently involve a long delay between the discovery of a vulnerability and the application of a fix. As a result, organizations are exposed to attacks while the cleanup procedure is ongoing. Conversely, firms that use continuous testing can identify vulnerabilities early on and take appropriate action. This reduces the window of opportunity for attackers and the possible consequences of a successful breach.