Penetration testing has been shaping cybersecurity for decades—long before modern enterprises recognized its necessity. What started as a niche practice among military strategists, security researchers, and curious hackers has now become a boardroom imperative.
In a new documentary produced by Cybercrime Magazine, “The History of Pentesting“, we explore the evolution of cybersecurity through key moments, from the first “tiger teams” in the 1970s to today’s AI-powered security solutions.
“Military strategists have always red teamed their battle plans to see what an adversary sees, but in cybersecurity, organizations have relied on best practices and assumptions rather than real validation,” says Snehal Antani, CEO and co-founder of Horizon3.ai. “That’s why penetration testing is essential—it forces you to confront the gaps attackers will inevitably find.”
This documentary will take you on a journey through:
The early pioneers of penetration testing – How military and government initiatives laid the groundwork;
The rise of ethical hacking – How hacker culture influenced cybersecurity’s development;
Automation and AI in security – How technology is changing penetration testing today.
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