Continuous Penetration Testing

Continuous Penetration Testing (CPT) is an ongoing security assessment approach that regularly simulates real-world cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities across an organization’s IT infrastructure. Unlike traditional penetration testing, CPT offers real-time insights and remediation by running continuously.

CPT enhances proactive defense by detecting vulnerabilities early, supports continuous monitoring of your environment, improves incident response efficiency, and helps reduce the likelihood of data breaches by addressing risks in real-time.

A robust CPT program includes automated vulnerability scanning tools, threat intelligence integration, real-world attack simulations, incident response planning, and continuous infrastructure monitoring to ensure comprehensive and effective coverage.

CPT may generate false positives, require skilled personnel and technological resources, and must constantly adapt to evolving threats. Ethical concerns can also arise from the continuous simulation of attacks, demanding cautious and well-governed execution.

Effective CPT programs prioritize high-risk vulnerabilities, use diverse testing tools, integrate with existing security systems like IDS and firewalls, educate internal teams, and ensure frequent review and refinement of the testing scope.

Supporting tools include automated vulnerability scanners, penetration testing frameworks, threat intelligence platforms, and incident response systems—all essential to conduct continuous and meaningful assessments.

To conduct CPT responsibly, organizations should obtain appropriate authorization, minimize operational disruption, and clearly inform all stakeholders about the scope and objectives of testing to avoid misunderstandings.

ImmuniWeb® combines automated and manual testing with continuous coverage, risk-based prioritization, compliance alignment, and real-time analyst support. Its AI-driven platform ensures security, speed, and scalability with zero false positive guarantees.

With ImmuniWeb®, you gain continuous testing, faster remediation, real-time alerts, compliance readiness, deep vulnerability insights, and seamless DevSecOps integration—enabling you to protect assets efficiently and proactively.

ImmuniWeb® continuously scans for new code, features, and updates in your applications, testing them for vulnerabilities instantly. Alerts are issued upon confirmation, supported by live dashboards, PDF/XLS exports, expert consulting, and integration with your SIEM and bug tracking systems.