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Continuous Penetration Testing: Rethinking Offensive Security in an Ever-Changing Threat Landscape

  • Thu, Apr 3, 2025
  • Duration: 1 Hour
  • English
  • Stephen Sims, Chris Dale, Joshua Wright + 1 more
  • Technical Presentation
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Annual penetration testing is no longer enough to keep pace with modern threats. But what does continuous penetration testing (CPT) really mean, and how are organizations adopting it today? Join SANS Offensive Operations Curriculum Lead, Stephen Sims, as he leads this panel discussion with SANS instructors Chris Dale, Joshua Wright, and Erik Van Buggenhout on how CPT is helping to reshape offensive security, as well as its limitations.

The panel will explore how automation, real-time attack surface monitoring, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and adaptive testing strategies are influencing the industry, the challenges security teams face in implementation, and where continuous testing is headed next.

Whether you're a seasoned security professional or just beginning to explore offensive automation, this discussion will provide critical insights into the future of penetration testing.

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Stephen Sims

Stephen Sims

Research Fellow

Stephen Sims, an esteemed vulnerability researcher and exploit developer, has significantly advanced cybersecurity by authoring SANS's most advanced courses and co-authoring the "Gray Hat Hacking" series.

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Chris Dale

Chris Dale

Chief Hacking Officer at River Security

SANS Principal Instructor and River Security CHO Chris Dale helps students turn offensive security insight into practical skills for incident handling, purple teaming, and stronger organizational defense.

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Joshua Wright

Joshua Wright

Director and Senior Security Analyst at CounterHack

Joshua Wright, Senior Technical Director at Counter Hack Challenges and author of SEC504, has spent over two decades teaching and building tools that help defenders identify and counter real-world cyber threats through practical, hands-on learning.

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Erik Van Buggenhout

Erik Van Buggenhout

Co-Founder & Partner at NVISO

NVISO co-founder and SANS Senior Instructor, leading cybersecurity education in advanced adversary tactics. Experienced in offensive security with extensive background in penetration testing and ethical hacking across Europe.

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