Why Traditional Pentesting Is Letting You Down (and How to Fix It)

Summary: The video discusses the shortcomings of traditional penetration testing methods and introduces pentesting as a service (PaaS) as a more effective, agile, and continuous solution. Led by experienced professionals from HackerOne, the session covers challenges, common misconceptions, and the advantages of modern pentesting.

Keypoints:

• The session is recorded and will be accessible post-webinar.
• Traditional penetration testing is often slow and serves mainly compliance purposes.
• Challenges with traditional pentesting include scheduling delays, limited insights during testing, and reliance on junior staff.
• Switching to different vendors for fresh perspectives can be cumbersome.
• PaaS allows for rapid initiation of pentesting, with tests starting in as few as four business days.
• PaaS provides real-time vulnerability data, allowing remediation during the testing phase rather than waiting for a final report.
• Integration with software development tools streamlines the workflow for addressing vulnerabilities.
• HackerOne ensures a vetted community of highly skilled pen testers with extensive expertise.
• Myths about PaaS, including notions of it being less thorough, are addressed with data supporting its effectiveness and rigorous methodology.
• The session includes a live demo showcasing the PaaS platform’s functionalities.
• HackerOne emphasizes the importance of actionable insights and prioritizing vulnerabilities for better security outcomes.