Introduction:

In the digital age, people are racing to use technology to make their lives easier. Internet is not a luxury but a necessity, mobile phones have become an extension of our bodies, and digital applications play an important role in our daily lives. As we continue to integrate technology into our lives, we will be exposed to the negative effects and potential security risks it brings. The scale and sophistication of cyber attacks continues to increase and security measures need to evolve; This field has attracted the attention of companies and governments around the world.
The meaning of security assessment is in the beginning. It’s about developing a proactive defense rather than a reactive one. Its purpose is to detect and mitigate potential vulnerabilities before attackers detect them. What does the future of security testing look like in this changing environment?
The Brave New World of AI-Powered Security Testing
Given the growth of cyber threats, it is clear that security policies cannot be sustained. Enter artificial intelligence (AI). AI’s ability to learn from past situations and adapt to new attack strategies makes it a powerful tool for improving security analysis.
Security assessment with artificial intelligence will be self-learning and adaptable. It will be able to test across multiple platforms, detect vulnerabilities and detect potential problems faster than a human tester. AI will also enable security operations to deal with risk-based threats. Technologies that will dominate this space include machine learning (ML), deep learning algorithms, natural language processing (NLP) and predictive analytics.
 
Automation: The leader of future security measures
In the future, we can see that automated security measures will undergo major changes. Running security tests on each iteration or version of the system takes more time than necessary. With repetitive and time-consuming tasks, businesses can reduce time spent on testing and increase time spent on innovation.
In addition to being efficient, automated security assessment tools provide consistent and effective assessments that are often not possible with traditional methods. It also allows for continuous monitoring and evaluation, allowing companies to monitor potential threat vectors.
Combining AI with automation will create more “security robots” that can constantly monitor systems, detect potential threats, and even remediate them in a timely manner.
Focus on API security testing
As microservices and serverless architectures become increasingly common, application programming interface (API) security testing will gain unprecedented importance here too. APIs have become cybercriminals’ favorite attack vector. Future security assessments will focus on improving API security to prevent unauthorized access, data leakage, and denial of service (DoS) attacks.

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Another activity is using blockchain technology for security tests. Blockchain’s immutability and transparency provide a secure environment for transactions and data transfers. Future security testing will enable widespread use of distributed ledger technology (DLT) blockchains to securely disclose information and verify user identities.