The Cyber Threat Perspective Episode 70: Future Trends in Penetration Testing Part 2
Dec 13, 2023
Explore the future of penetration testing with insights on emerging techniques and tools for 2024. Discover the role of AI and LLMs in enhancing practical testing and the potential for improving communication and reporting. The hosts delve into the risks of deepfakes and the growing trend of local models in security. Also discussed are the benefits and limits of automated pentesting and the necessity of R&D in offensive security as defenses evolve. The debate over open-sourcing versus keeping tools private rounds out this thought-provoking conversation.
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Security Is Constantly Evolving
- The security landscape constantly evolves with new techniques, exploits, and threat groups emerging.
- Staying current lets testers respond effectively and provide value to clients.
AI Will Reshape Pentest Workflows
- AI/LLMs will reshape penetration testing workflows by improving target analysis and data triage.
- The immediate impact is nascent, but long-term change to processes is inevitable.
Use AI To Improve Communication
- Use generative AI to improve reporting and soft skills, like formatting notes for clients.
- Leverage custom GPTs to convert scratch notes into polished report drafts.