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Black box penetration testing is one method among many potential approaches to securing systems, applications, networks and cloud environments. As with anything, it has pros and cons. Black box penetration testing involves assessing an asset without any prior knowledge or access to its internals, for example authenticated features, application code, user credentials or network architecture.

Philadelphia, PA, 23rd September – Outpost24, a leading provider of exposure management solutions, today announced the launch of new pen test reporting, giving customers a consolidated view of all penetration testing results within a single platform. This eliminates the need to manage multiple reports from different sources, saving time and improving operational efficiency. Security teams can now view, schedule, and download reports directly, with actionable insights from certified pen testers.

Penetration testing for eCommerce and retail has become critical as these industries face escalating cyber threats, making them prime targets for attackers seeking financial gain and sensitive customer data. According to IBM’s 2025 Cost of a Data Breach Report, the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.44 million.

Penetration testing for insurance firms has become a necessity as the sector faces a 309% surge in cyberattacks in H1 2025, compared to H1 2024. Attackers are no longer just after sensitive policyholder data; they are increasingly focused on disrupting core operations and undermining customer trust. With insurers handling massive volumes of personal and financial data, the stakes could not be higher. This heightened threat landscape makes penetration testing a necessity, not a checkbox.

The healthcare sector is one of the most targeted industries for cyberattacks. According to the Indusface State of Application Security H1 2025, exploit attempts on EMRs, test result dashboards, and online consultation platforms grew by 247%, highlighting the sector’s rising exposure. APIs and third-party integrations further expand the attack surface, giving adversaries more entry points to access sensitive patient data.

SaaS platforms power critical business processes such as HR, CRM, ERP, collaboration, and more. Their multi-tenant architecture, API-first design, and rapid release cycles make them uniquely vulnerable. A single vulnerability can compromise thousands of customers simultaneously. According to the Indusface State of Application Security – Global H1 2025, API attacks surged 104% YoY, with 13X more vulnerability exploits compared to websites.

In an era where attack surfaces are expanding faster than ever, AI has the potential to transform how organizations find and fix vulnerabilities. Gartner estimates AI agents will reduce the time it takes to exploit account vulnerabilities by 50%. From automating routine scans to developing self-learning attack agents, AI is already changing the red team playbook – and the pace of innovation shows no signs of slowing.