Traditional network penetration testing is no longer enough. It is manual, time-consuming, expensive, and typically conducted only once a year. Meanwhile, cyber threats evolve constantly and take advantage of gaps the moment they appear.
Automated network penetration testing platforms like vPenTest are reshaping this landscape by enabling faster, scalable, and more frequent security assessments.
1. Test More Often with Less Effort
Annual assessments leave networks vulnerable for extended periods. With automation, organizations can test monthly, weekly, or even daily—identifying and addressing vulnerabilities as they surface.
2. Simulate Real-World Threats from the Inside
vPenTest supports Grey Box Pentesting, which uses real Microsoft Windows credentials to simulate attacks from within the network. This mirrors how attackers move laterally after compromising a single set of credentials, revealing exposures that traditional perimeter-only tests miss.
3. Scale Security Without Scaling Costs
Bringing in external testers for every infrastructure change is expensive and time-consuming. Automated testing allows organizations to scale security coverage across environments without additional staffing or lengthy lead times.
4. Real-Time Findings with Actionable Reports
Manual testing often involves long delays before results are delivered. In contrast, vPenTest provides real-time insights with step-by-step remediation guidance, so security teams can respond to threats immediately and effectively.
5. Are You Testing Like an Attacker Would?
Attackers today don’t just target the perimeter. They exploit weak permissions, misconfigurations, and stolen credentials to move quietly within networks. If your security testing doesn’t replicate these methods, critical risks are going undetected.
Grey Box Pentesting offers this deeper perspective. When combined with automation, it delivers continuous visibility into internal network vulnerabilities.
The Risk Is Growing. Your Pentesting Should Evolve.
- Credential-based attacks rose 71 percent in the past year. (Secureframe)
- The average cost of a data breach is now $4.88 million. (IBM)
Network Pentesting once a year is no longer sufficient. Focusing only on the perimeter is no longer effective. To stay ahead, you need to test the way attackers exploit.
See how vPenTest can strengthen your network defenses.
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