Drie goede redenen waarom je security testen moet automatiseren

Manual pentests are always the first option here, as experienced pentesters can detect complex threats and apply logic for the next steps. However, you should not overlook automated security testing; As an additional service, they are incredibly useful. They ease the workload for the specialized pen testers, allowing them to focus on the issues that require their technical knowledge, expertise, and critical thinking.

With that in mind, here are three good reasons why you should use automated tests:

1. Automated security testing saves time

Automated security tests scan your entire infrastructure and applications, process large amounts of data and quickly detect the vulnerabilities that are easier to discover. It also allows you to run multiple tests at once. In addition, automated scanning delivers results faster and in large quantities.

But despite its speed, this test often fails to detect more complex threats, while also being known to interpret false positives as a real issue. Therefore, it is crucial to combine it with pen tests performed by humans. This gives you a true picture of your security, with in-depth reporting that tells you what's wrong and how to fix it.

2. It can run 24/7

While any test is better than no test at all, a single penetration test represents security for just that one moment in time. So what is true one day is not necessarily true the next. In this ever-changing threat landscape, that's hardly a comforting thought, is it?

When you run automated tests continuously, you continuously scan for new threats and vulnerabilities. This works best when deployed, handled, and interpreted by experts. This means that a pentester checks every vulnerability first, so you don't waste time fixing non-existent problems.

3. It verifies solutions

Automated security testing allows you to scan your infrastructure for a basic level of assurance. It is usually up to the specialists to identify the more serious and complex threats. Once you've taken measures to address these, you'll still need to confirm that they've been fixed.

And so, yes, automated scanning can be used to verify a solution, but always strictly under the supervision of the experts and based on strict testing scenarios that someone has set up. By using automated security testing to complement manual testing, you can quickly verify the solutions and reassure yourself.

Improve security, continuously

Pen tests are necessary to detect vulnerabilities in systems. However, where automated testing scans large amounts of data quickly, human-led testing offers greater accuracy. Continuous Security Testing (CST) combines the best of both worlds. It continuously assesses the entire infrastructure with automated scans. CST comes with manual vulnerability checks, manual pen testing, and instant vulnerability notifications.

Once the scans are complete, our team of CREST-approved experts interprets the results of the scans. We use critical thinking, technical knowledge and our 25 years of experience to provide a broad reach and a complete picture of your security landscape.

And because we're human, we don't stop once we're done with the tests. We provide you with the knowledge and support you need to continuously improve your security.

If you would like to benefit from industry-leading technology combined with our expertise, contact us today using the form below or call 040-239 3300