Security News > 2023 > January > In-House vs. External Pen Testing: Which is Right For Your Organization?
For smaller teams, in-house pen testing may mean DevOps will have to lend a hand at not only the remediation but the testing portion of the exercise, but if your web application infrastructure isn't extensive it can be a good alternative to outsourcing the work.
The cons of in-house penetration testing Limited Capabilities: Your team may lack the specialized skills required for all aspects of pen testing.
The cons of external pen testing to consider An outsider perspective: One potential downside to working with an external provider is that they may not be as familiar with the intricate details of your business or the custom applications you have created in-house.
It's difficult to hire specialists for web application security and maintain your own in-house pen testing team-however, it is also challenging to trust an external provider to make sure you're getting the most from your pen tests.
Ongoing communication: Organizations are provided with a secure online portal that enables collaboration between your internal and pen testing teams by acting as an interface for real-time communication with pen testers.
It's the best of both the external and in-house pen testing without the "Cons" of traditional, time-boxed pen tests.