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Continuous testing refers to the ongoing process of penetration testing, and security assessments conducted on web applications, cloud infrastructure and networks. It involves reguarly testing the security posture to identify and address potential vulnerabilities and threats.

Traditional penetration testing often involves periodic assessments conducted at specific intervals, whereas Continuous testing integrates security testing seamlessly into the ongoing operations of web applications, cloud infrastructure, and networks, providing real-time insights into security risks.

Immediate insight involves the rapid analysis and interpretation of penetration testing results generated through the continuous testing process. It enables security teams to promptly identify and respond to emerging threats and vulnerabilities to effectively mitigate potential risks.

Continuous Testing | Immediate Insight helps organizations proactively identify and remediate security weaknesses, reduce the likelihood of successful cyberattacks, minimize potential damage from security breaches, and maintain the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information.

Immediate insight allows security teams to enhance security posture awareness, prioritize security efforts, and ultimately strengthen the overall security posture of the organization.

Much like a standard penetration test, various tools and technologies such as penetration testing frameworks, threat intelligence platforms and reporting tools are utilized. However, the most important aspect of the system is that through this model, you have a dedicated, highly skilled, penetration tester, assigned to your organization who is constantly engineering and implementing cyber attacks against your infrastructure that model what real-world threat actors are doing in the wild, every day.

Continuous Testing | Immediate Insight offers several advantages over traditional single-point-in-time penetration testing. First, hackers don't adhere to scheduled annual invasions. Cyberthreats are persistent and continuously evolving, making it crucial for organizations to maintain ongoing vigilance against potential risks. Continuous testing allows for regular security assessments, providing a proactive approach to identify and address vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious actors.

Moreover, the threat landscape is rapidly evolving, with nearly 2,000 new vulnerabilities publicly disclosed each month. This rapid pace of disclosures means that relying solely on on a penetration test conducted weeks or months ago could leave organizations vulnerable to newly discovered threats. Continuous Testing | Immediate Insight ensures that security assessments are up-to-date and reflective of the latest threats in cybersecurity, thereby reducing the risk of exploitation due to outdated security measures.

Continuous Testing | Immediate Insight presents a more cost-effective approach to penetration testing for several reasons. Tradition penetration tests often entail significant upfront costs associated with the time spent ramping up for an engagement. This includes activities such as scoping the assessment, understanding the environment, and configuring testing tools, all of which can require substantial resources and expertise.

In contrast, Continuous Testing | Immediate Insight minimizes the time and resources spent on ramp-up activities and reporting. With Continuous testing, security assessments are integrated into the ongoing operations of the organization, eliminating the need for extensive preparatory work before each testing iteration. Immediate Insight provides real-time visibility into security issues, streamlining the identification of findings without the need for extensive post-assessment reporting.

In most cases the annual cost of implementing Continuous Testing | Immediate Insight is comparable to or even lower than that of a single-point-in-time penetration test.