The Future of Penetration Testing: What’s Next for Cyber Assurance

As cyber threats become more sophisticated, attack surfaces continue to expand, and regulations such as NIS2 and DORA raise expectations, organizations are rethinking their approach to penetration testing.

In this on-demand webinar, LRQA and Simbian for a practical discussion on the future of security validation. We’ll explore why traditional annual penetration testing is no longer enough, how continuous validation is reshaping cybersecurity strategies, and what organizations should be doing today to prepare for tomorrow’s threats. 

Watch now to discover what effective penetration testing should look like in the years ahead.

 

Why Attend? 

Many organizations still rely on annual penetration tests to demonstrate compliance. But in an environment shaped by cloud adoption, AI-driven threats, and constantly evolving attack surfaces, point-in-time assessments can leave critical gaps. 

In this webinar, LRQA and Simbian discuss: 

• Why traditional penetration testing approaches are becoming less effective 

• The limitations and risks of annual testing cycles 

• What continuous security validation looks like in practice 

• How AI is changing the landscape for both attackers and defenders 

• The impact of emerging regulations including NIS2 and DORA 

• What boards, CISOs, and security leaders should be asking for now 

 

What You’ll Learn 

By watching, you’ll gain insights into: 

✓ The biggest blind spots organizations face today 

✓ The differences between penetration testing, red teaming, and attack simulation 

✓ How to align testing activities with business risk and resilience objectives 

✓ Future trends that will shape security validation over the next 3–5 years 

✓ Practical actions to strengthen cyber resilience beyond compliance requirements 

 

The future of penetration testing is moving beyond compliance-driven assessments toward continuous assurance and resilience. 

Watch now to understand what that means for your organization and how to stay ahead of evolving threats.