Penetration Testing 101: Why Humans Still Matter
Why real-world testing outperforms automated scans.
Jessica Entwistle
June 20 2025
Our penetration testers share how human-led testing uncovers risks that tools miss. Discover what attackers look for, how testing simulates real threats, and why combining technology with human insight gives stronger protection.
In this session, we cover:
🔍 What penetration testers look for
🤖 Why human testing beats tools alone
💥 How real-world attacks are simulated
📝 The value of actionable, human-led findings
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