Security News > 2023 > November > How Continuous Pen Testing Protects Web Apps from Emerging Threats
This article describes why threat actors target web apps and highlights the value of continuous monitoring in securing modern web apps.
One of the key attractions of web apps from a hacker's perspective is how easy they are to target.
Web apps are often treasure troves of valuable data that hackers can sell on the dark web or use in a targeted attack.
The extensive use and sometimes lax security around APIs are part and parcel of what makes web apps attractive targets for cybercriminals.
With security problems so common in APIs, it's no wonder threat actors constantly hunt the web for apps with API flaws.
To stay on top of the dynamic web app security landscape, pen testing as a service offers a continuous on-demand approach to security testing.