AWS Security Agent on-demand penetration testing is now generally available

Published
March 31, 2026
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/03/aws-security-agent-ondemand-penetration/

AWS Security Agent for On-Demand Penetration Testing Now Available

AWS has announced the general availability of AWS Security Agent for on-demand penetration testing in six AWS Regions. This service offers autonomous penetration testing that operates 24/7 at a fraction of the cost of manual tests, transforming penetration testing into an on-demand capability that scales with your development velocity across multiple cloud providers and on-premises environments.

Key Features

  • Autonomous penetration testing that operates 24/7
  • Operates at a fraction of the cost of manual tests
  • Multicloud support for AWS, Azure, GCP, and on-premises
  • Specialized AI agents for discovering, validating, and reporting security vulnerabilities
  • Detailed findings with CVSS risk scores, severity ratings, reproduction steps, and remediation suggestions

Available Regions

  • US East (N. Virginia)
  • US West (Oregon)
  • Europe (Ireland)
  • Europe (Frankfurt)
  • Asia Pacific (Sydney)
  • Asia Pacific (Tokyo)

What to do

Source: AWS release notes




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