Picus highlights that traditional security assessment methods—such as red teaming, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments—are increasingly insufficient against modern threats. With a 333% rise in hunter-killer malware targeting and disabling security controls in 2023, outdated approaches fall short of addressing evolving adversarial tactics. While organizations still use these methods to meet compliance, Picus advocates for breach and attack simulation (BAS) as a more effective, continuous, and automated way to identify vulnerabilities, validate defenses, and enhance overall security posture in today’s dynamic threat landscape.

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