The next evolution of the penetration test must include agentic AI
The article discusses the need for a new approach to penetration testing that incorporates agentic AI. It highlights that while many organizations prioritize penetration testing, a significant portion of their attack surface remains untested. The author argues that traditional methods are no longer sufficient in the evolving threat landscape.
- ▪95% of organizations prioritize penetration testing, but only 32% of their attack surface is tested.
- ▪The term 'tested' has lost its meaning in the context of modern cybersecurity.
- ▪Agentic AI is changing the dynamics of penetration testing by providing continuous and automated assessments.
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Pro The next evolution of the penetration test must include agentic AI Opinion By Jay Kaplan published 3 June 2026 ‘We tested it’ no longer means what you think it does When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter When a CISO tells the board “we tested that system last quarter,” it sounds reassuring.
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