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The Pitfalls of Periodic Penetration Testing &

What to Do Instead

Periodic penetration testing approaches can be likened to regular tire inspections for vehicles.
While they provide valuable insights into the condition of your tires during each check-up, they
cannot help you identify any potential issues that may arise in between inspections.

By Erik Holmes, CEO, Cyber Guards

Organizations often rely on traditional approaches like snapshot in time-based penetration testing to
mitigate the risk of cyber attacks. However, these methods have limitations and may not comprehensively
understand the organization’s security posture.

In this article, we will explore the pitfalls of periodic penetration testing and suggest adopting a continuous
testing approach and implementing attack path management to enhance your organizations cyber
defense strategy.

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