How MSSPs can deliver continuous pentesting without hiring more security experts MSSPs can scale and strengthen their security posture using AI instead of expanding security teams... Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) need continuous security testing and faster risk identification. But the cybersecurity talent shortage makes it harder to expand service delivery through hiring alone. The challenge is becoming more urgent as cyber threats continue to grow. More than 2,244 cyberattacks occur every day worldwide, according to our research. This creates constant pressure for organizations to identify and address security gaps before attackers do. More risk and more demand. Traditional approaches and tools simply can’t keep up. That reality is forcing MSSPs to change how they scale security services. The good part is that continuous pentesting no longer requires a proportional increase in headcount. With AI-powered automated penetration testing, MSSPs can expand security coverage, increase testing frequency, and serve more clients without continuously adding security specialists. Why continuous security coverage is getting harder Managing security for clients used to be like checking a box once a year, but that has changed. Each organization needs continuous security coverage to keep up with the updates they are deploying and the growing number of cyber threats. The complexity of today’s applications can’t be tackled by traditional methods because: - Cloud-native apps and APIs change daily, making annual penetration tests obsolete within weeks. - Hiring more security experts to manually test every environment is not feasible. - Attackers now use AI to scan and exploit systems continuously, moving far faster than manual audit cycles. As a result, many providers are rethinking how they scale offensive security services without continually expanding their security teams. Sign up today and you will receive a free copy of our Future Focus 2026 report - the leading resource for IT