AI Based Penetration Testing FAQ

AI Powered Penetration Testing is an AI assisted service that performs automated penetration style tests at scale. LRQA AI Powered Penetration Testing complements scheduled, consultant-led penetration testing by providing more frequent technical insight between formal tests.

Our AI Powered Penetration Testing is designed to work alongside consultant-led penetration testing programmes without requiring changes to existing arrangements. Consultant-led testing provides deep assurance at planned intervals, while AI powered testing increases coverage and frequency between those tests.

Testing is carried out within clearly defined scopes and approved windows. Most standard web applications and APIs can be tested, subject to a technical assessment. All testing follows LRQA’s established safety, confidentiality and security standards and uses controlled, non-destructive techniques.

Yes. Where required, testing can be performed safely in production environments using agreed boundaries and non-destructive methods. The service follows the same safety principles applied to LRQA’s traditional penetration testing.

AI Powered Penetration Testing performs penetration style actions, not just checks. It explores exploit paths, tests authenticated and unauthenticated states and includes LRQA expert validation of material findings. It is designed to complement, not replace, vulnerability scanning tools.

AI performs the automated testing, and LRQA cyber specialists review and validate material findings to reduce false positives. Findings are prioritised and accompanied by clear remediation guidance.

Tests can be run on-demand or scheduled as required, subject to available credits and agreed testing windows. Many organisations run tests monthly, after releases, configuration changes or for rapid retesting.

AI Powered Penetration Testing is delivered through an annual subscription using a credit-based model. Credits reflect the complexity and depth of each test. Usage is tracked transparently and additional credits can be purchased if requirements change.

Yes. Findings, logs and dashboards support frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2 and other cyber governance expectations, helping demonstrate ongoing testing activity.

All data is handled in line with LRQA’s information security and confidentiality standards. Findings and logs are stored securely, retained only for agreed periods and remain your property.

You own all findings and evidence specific to your environment. LRQA and its technology partners may use aggregated, anonymised insights to improve the service, never client-identifiable data.

Yes. It complements vulnerability scanners by providing deeper exploitation insight, helping prioritise issues, supporting remediation and enabling fast retesting.

Typical requirements include test credentials, network access permissions or allow listing and basic application information. Specific requirements are confirmed during the technical assessment.

AI Powered Penetration Testing is one component of a broader continuous assurance approach. It increases testing frequency and visibility but does not replace the need for consultant-led testing or other assurance activities.

Your LRQA Account Manager and a named technical contact support scoping, onboarding, configuration, findings review and planning how the service fits into your wider assurance programme.