How to automate a pentest?

Automating a penetration test involves several key steps:

• Select Tools: Use automated tools like Nessus, Burp Suite, or OWASP ZAP for vulnerability scanning and assessment.

• Configure Scans: Set up and configure scans to target your systems, specifying parameters such as depth and scope.

• Integrate with CI/CD: Incorporate these tools into your Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to regularly assess new code and deployments.

• Schedule Tests: Automate regular scanning intervals to ensure continuous security monitoring.

• Analyze Results: Automate the analysis of scan results and generate reports for review and action.

By automating these processes, you enhance efficiency and ensure more consistent and thorough security assessments.

Akto is a platform that scans for common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10), conducts continuous security testing, and integrates API security checks into your CI/CD pipeline.