Aikido launches external network pentesting
Aikido launches AI-powered external network pentesting service.
Aikido has introduced a new external network pentesting service that utilizes AI agents to simulate real-world attacks on internet-facing systems. The service aims to identify and exploit vulnerabilities before malicious actors can, offering a proactive approach to perimeter security in an era of rapid exploitation.
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The lesson from this incident
Full lessonThe launch of Aikido's AI-powered external network pentesting service underscores a critical reality: internet-facing systems are continuously targeted by attackers who exploit vulnerabilities faster than most organizations can patch them. Many organizations lack consistent visibility into their external attack surface, leaving exposed services, misconfigurations, and unpatched systems undetected until it is too late. Proactive simulation of real-world attacks—before malicious actors strike—is no longer optional but a foundational element of modern security posture. The rapid exploitation window between vulnerability disclosure and active attack campaigns makes continuous, automated assessments of perimeter assets essential.
What helps against this
How we list vendors- Vulnerability scanning and prioritisation
You know which systems are vulnerable, and which ones to fix first.
- External attack surface management (EASM)
You find your forgotten internet-facing systems before attackers do.
- Breach and attack simulation
You only find out whether your security tools stop an attack when a real attacker tries.