.GridView: AI-Powered Continuous Penetration Testing for Enhanced Security
Simbian Launches AI-Powered Penetration Testing Solution
A new solution for continuous penetration testing has been launched by Simbian, offering enterprises a proactive approach to identifying and remediating security risks.
Limitations of Traditional Penetration Testing
Traditional penetration testing is often a manual, point-in-time exercise that can leave organizations vulnerable to emerging threats and newly discovered vulnerabilities.
Introducing the Simbian AI Pentest Agent
The Simbian AI Pentest Agent is an automated penetration testing tool that incorporates business context to provide focused findings and prioritized recommendations for remediation.
According to Ambuj Kumar, CEO of Simbian, “The industry has been forced to choose between the depth of manual penetration testing and the speed of automated scanning. Our AI Pentest Agent eliminates this trade-off by providing a solution that reasons and adapts like a human hacker, leveraging context to uncover risks that matter to the business.”
Development and Validation
The development of the Simbian AI Pentest Agent was a collaborative effort with LRQA, a leading global risk management partner. LRQA provided independent validation to ensure the solution aligns with established penetration testing standards and responsible AI practices.
Key Features and Benefits
- Operates autonomously, adapting its testing logic in real-time based on an application’s response
- Uncover complex business logic flaws that traditional scanners may miss
- Provides a prioritized, actionable guide for remediation
- Designed with transparency and safety in mind, providing a complete reasoning trace for security teams
- Operates in a “safe mode” to avoid disrupting critical applications
Howard Hughes, Managing Director for LRQA’s cybersecurity division, noted, “By combining Simbian’s autonomous AI with our expertise in threat-led cybersecurity, we are helping organizations move from periodic testing to continuous risk insight. This partnership brings together intelligent automation and experienced human judgment, ensuring the AI Pentest Agent operates to recognized ethical hacking standards and delivers assurance that boards and security teams can trust.”
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