Overview
RedVeil is an AI-powered penetration testing platform designed to perform security testing in a way that closely mirrors how real penetration tests are conducted.
Rather than relying on static rules or predefined checklists, RedVeil uses AI-driven agents that observe, reason, adapt, and validate throughout a test. This allows testing to evolve dynamically based on what is discovered, instead of executing the same actions in the same order every time.
The objective of RedVeil is to deliver meaningful, validated security insight by focusing on testing behavior and coverage, not just speed or volume.
What the AI Is Actually Doing
At its core, RedVeil’s AI is responsible for making decisions during testing and has been trained with the collective experience and knowledge by multiple penetration testers with various focuses and specialties in the industry.
Instead of blindly running checks, the AI:
Analyzes how a target responds
Determines what areas require deeper testing
Adjusts its approach based on observed behavior
Validates potential findings before reporting them
This decision-making process is continuous throughout the test and allows each assessment to follow a unique path.
High-Level Testing Workflow
At a high level, RedVeil’s AI-powered testing follows a structured but adaptive workflow similar to a human-led penetration test. This workflow is rooted in methodology for penetration testing prescribed by the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES).
Pre-Engagement Interactions
Every test begins with clearly defined scope and intent defined by the customer when the test is created.
RedVeil interprets the scope provided for the test such as target URLs, IP addresses, authentication details, and testing type. We then establish the boundaries within which testing will occur. This phase ensures the test is performed against the correct assets and with the appropriate level of access.
Just as in a traditional penetration test, clearly defined scope is critical. It prevents accidental overreach and ensures that all testing effort is applied intentionally and predictably.
1. Intelligence Gathering
Once scope is established, RedVeil begins intelligence gathering and enumeration.
During this phase, the platform identifies technologies, interfaces, exposed services, and behaviors that define the attack surface. RedVeil uses the same enumeration techniques and tooling that experienced human testers rely on, along with proprietary capabilities designed to improve coverage and efficiency.
This phase is focused on understanding what exists before deciding how it should be tested. Building this context is essential for meaningful testing and prevents shallow or misdirected execution.
2. Threat Modeling
As intelligence is gathered, RedVeil continuously evaluates what it observes and builds an internal threat model for the target.
Rather than following a static checklist, the platform reasons about likely attack paths based on technologies in use, exposed functionality, and observed behavior. This allows RedVeil to prioritize testing effort in areas where risk is most likely to exist.
Threat modeling is not a separate, isolated step. It evolves throughout the test as new information is discovered, much like it does during a human-led engagement.
3. Vulnerability Analysis
With a working understanding of the target and its potential attack paths, RedVeil transitions into focused vulnerability analysis.
In this phase, the platform performs targeted testing actions designed to identify weaknesses in configuration, logic, access controls, or input handling. Testing depth is adjusted dynamically based on complexity and observed responses.
Rather than attempting to test everything equally, RedVeil applies effort where it is most relevant, ensuring coverage remains meaningful without becoming unfocused.
4. Exploitation
When potential vulnerabilities are identified, RedVeil evaluates whether they can be meaningfully exploited.
This phase is not about aggressive or destructive behavior, but about validating impact. RedVeil attempts to confirm whether a vulnerability represents real risk by reproducing behavior, confirming consistency, and ruling out edge cases.
Only vulnerabilities that demonstrate clear, repeatable behavior progress beyond this phase.
5. Post-Exploitation
In cases where exploitation is successful, RedVeil evaluates the implications of that access within the defined scope.
This may include understanding what additional access, data exposure, or control could reasonably be achieved as a result of the vulnerability. Post-exploitation activity is scoped, intentional, and aligned with assessment goals rather than unrestricted escalation.
This phase helps ensure findings are contextualized appropriately and that impact is clearly communicated.
6. Reporting
Once testing is complete, results are documented in our issues tab and presented in structured reports that can be exported by customers.
Reports include clear descriptions of findings, supporting evidence, and severity context based on CVSS. They are designed to be understandable by both technical and non-technical stakeholders and suitable for audit or compliance workflows.
Each report represents a point-in-time assessment of the target, reflecting its state during the test and the observations made throughout the testing process.
Reducing Noise and False Positives
One of the biggest challenges in anything that is automated in security testing is noise.
RedVeil addresses this by emphasizing validation and context throughout the testing process. Findings are not generated based solely on patterns or signatures, but on observed behavior that has been confirmed through additional testing.
This approach significantly reduces false positives and helps teams focus on real risk rather than chasing speculative results.
What a Completed Test Represents
Each completed test represents a point-in-time assessment of the target based on its state during testing.
Because systems and applications evolve, repeated tests may follow different paths and produce different results over time. This variability is expected and reflects changes in the environment, configuration, or behavior of the target rather than inconsistency in testing.
Summary
RedVeil’s AI-powered testing is built around decision-driven execution, adaptive exploration, and validation.
By focusing on how testing is performed and not just how quickly it runs, RedVeil delivers penetration testing that reflects real-world testing behavior while remaining scalable and repeatable. This allows organizations to test more frequently, gain clearer insight into risk, and build stronger security programs over time.