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BugSnaps vs a traditional penetration test.
A traditional pentest is a snapshot: accurate on the day, then out of date with your next release. We pair expert testing with automation that keeps running.
Side by side
| Dimension | Traditional manual pentestTypical engagement | BugSnaps engagementExpert-led, with MyPentest between tests |
|---|---|---|
| Attack-surface discovery | Manual mapping by the tester within the agreed scope. | Manual mapping plus reconnaissance, including forgotten subdomains and exposed services. |
| How findings are validated | Verified by a person. | Verified by a person, with reproduction steps for each finding. |
| Exploitation | Controlled exploitation within the rules of engagement. | Controlled, non-destructive exploitation agreed in writing. |
| Signed-in (authenticated) testing | Yes, across the roles in scope. | Yes, with an authorization matrix across every role. |
| API testing | Usually in scope when requested. | Dedicated API testing mapped to the OWASP API Top 10. |
| Business-logic flaws | Yes — this is where human testers earn their keep. | Yes, including chained attack paths. |
| Reporting | A written report, commonly delivered after testing ends. | Technical report plus executive summary for customers and auditors, and a walkthrough call. |
| Repeat testing | Point in time; retests are often extra. | Retesting of fixes included; MyPentest covers the time between engagements. |
| Speed | Days to weeks, plus scheduling. | Typically 5–12 testing days, scoped up front. |
| Cost model | Per engagement. | Fixed quote per scope, in writing before work starts. |
| What it can test | Whatever is in scope. | Web apps, APIs, networks, cloud configuration and code. |
| Developer workflow | Report handed over at the end. | Critical issues raised the same day; fix support available. |
Columns describing categories reflect typical tools and engagements; individual products differ. MyPentest and BugSnaps columns describe what we actually ship.
In detail
The gap between tests
Most organisations test once or twice a year, and ship many times in between. Every release in that gap is untested. MyPentest is free to run on every release, so the obvious regressions are caught between engagements and the manual test can focus on what only a person finds.
What stays the same
The core of a good penetration test doesn't change: a scoped, human-led attempt to break the system, with controlled exploitation, clear rules of engagement and a report you can act on. BugSnaps engagements are exactly that.
The short version
- A traditional pentest gives you an expert snapshot, commonly once a year.
- BugSnaps gives you the expert test, retesting of fixes, and automated coverage for the months in between.
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