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Pentesting Pulse Report:

How speed, AI, and quality are driving change in modern security testing

Traditional pentesting is hitting a breaking point. While the vast majority of the market views pentesting as an essential security function, only 36% are fully satisfied with their current providers.

As security teams race to secure AI adoption and keep pace with rapid development cycles, the slow, inconsistent nature of legacy testing has become a strategic bottleneck.

Download the report for a deep dive into the state of the market, including:
  • The Quality & Expertise Crisis: Learn why 40% of leaders are motivated to switch vendors for higher-quality testing and why 23% report that a lack of specialized expertise is a top challenge with current programs.
  • The AI Readiness Paradox: Understand the risk behind the data: 50% of leaders prioritize securing AI, yet only one-third of organizations conduct regular security assessments for their AI deployments—even though 32% of LLM findings are high or critical risk.
  • The Mandate for Agility: Discover why 35% of respondents are seeking partners who can schedule testing in days, not weeks, to eliminate the "hurry-up-and-wait" operational drag of traditional vendor rotation

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Close the Readiness Gap: From Reactive Policies to Offensive Action

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The cybersecurity landscape is shifting faster than ever. As AI transitions from simple chatbots to autonomous agents executing complex plans, the black box of AI-generated code introduces logic flaws that traditional security gates simply aren't built to catch.

With nearly 40% of security leaders admitting that AI demand has outpaced their ability to manage risk, organizations can no longer rely on annual, check-the-box pentesting. The Pentesting Pulse Report highlights the urgent need for a shift toward continuous, human-led offensive security. Learn how to implement the technical guardrails and specialized testing required to ensure your AI innovation remains an asset, not a liability.

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