Security · 3h ago
Security pros lose faith in fully automated pentesting tools
A new survey shows only 9% of infosec professionals are open to fully autonomous pentesting, down from 29% last year. The sharp decline suggests growing skepticism about AI's ability to replace human testers. Manual expertise remains highly valued for complex security assessments.
Meridian48 take
The drop in confidence reflects a broader reality check: automated tools are useful for routine scans but can't replicate the creativity and context awareness of human pentesters.
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