WRITTEN BY DEEPRAJ
JULY 23rd,2024
Identifies and ranks vulnerabilities by severity
Tests vulnerabilities to gauge their impact and risk of compromise.
Heavily relies on automated vulnerability scanners
Relies mainly on skilled security experts, with tools used for specific tasks.
Largely automated by vulnerability scanning tools
extensive knowledge of hacking techniques and system security.
Offers a broad overview of potential weaknesses.
Provides a deeper understanding of exploitable vulnerabilities.
Highly automated, enabling frequent and rapid scans.
Limited automation, requiring manual analysis of results, and impact assessment.
Can be performed very frequently depending on risk tolerance.
Conducted monthly, quarterly, or annually based on security requirements.
Can be used for continuous compliance monitoring
Mandatory for compliance pentests such as GDPR, HIPAA, ISO, CERT-IN, and SOX
Does not directly result in a penetration testing certification.
It helps showcase the skills needed for penetration testing certifications.
Lower cost due to automation.
Higher cost due to skilled personnel required.
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