Pentesting Best Practices

The Role of AI in Modern Pentesting: Smarter, Faster, Safer

As cyber threats evolve, businesses need advanced tools to protect their digital assets. Traditional approaches to penetration testing (pentesting) are effective but often expensive, time-consuming, and limited in scope. Enter artificial intelligence (AI)—a game-changer that’s revolutionizing pentesting by making it smarter, faster, and safer. This article explores how AI-driven pentesting works and why it’s particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

Manual vs. Automated Pentesting: Which Is Right for Your Business?

When it comes to protecting your business from cyber threats, penetration testing (pentesting) is a crucial practice. It helps identify vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them. But not all pentesting methods are the same. Businesses today often face a choice between manual pentesting and automated pentesting. Which one is the right fit for your organization? Let’s break it down.

Top 5 Cybersecurity Threats for Small Businesses in 2025

Small businesses are often considered easy targets for cybercriminals. While large corporations may have extensive cybersecurity measures in place, many small businesses operate under the false assumption that they are too small to attract hackers. This myth puts them at significant risk. In 2025, here are the top five cybersecurity threats small businesses must be prepared to face—and how automated penetration testing (pentesting) can help.

Top Questions to Ask Your Pentesting Provider

Choosing the right pentesting provider is critical to securing your business against cyber threats. This guide highlights the key questions you need to ask and how Hacksessible meets these needs effectively.