AI Agents Overview
Learn how ModernPentest's specialized AI agents perform security testing
AI Agents Overview
ModernPentest uses specialized AI agents to perform comprehensive security testing. Each agent focuses on specific vulnerability types, enabling deep testing with broad coverage.
What Are AI Agents?
AI agents are autonomous security testers powered by large language models. Unlike traditional scanners that follow rigid rules, our agents:
- Understand context - Adapt testing based on your application structure
- Think strategically - Choose the most effective test approaches
- Learn patterns - Recognize similar vulnerabilities across endpoints
- Reduce noise - Filter out false positives before reporting
Agent Categories
Web Agents
Test web applications for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
API Agents
Test REST APIs for OWASP API Top 10 vulnerabilities
Platform Agents
Specialized testing for Supabase, Firebase, and other platforms
How Agents Work
1. Discovery Phase
The Reconnaissance Agent performs initial mapping:
- Crawls your application
- Identifies endpoints and parameters
- Detects technologies and frameworks
- Maps authentication flows
- Creates a testing plan
2. Parallel Testing Phase
Based on discovery, specialized agents activate:
- Each agent receives relevant endpoints
- Agents work simultaneously for efficiency
- Testing adapts based on technologies found
- Findings reported in real-time
3. Consolidation Phase
After testing completes:
- Findings are deduplicated
- False positives filtered
- Severity accurately assessed
- Remediation guidance added
Agent Capabilities
Industry-Standard Security Tools
Our agents leverage proven security testing tools:
- Comprehensive vulnerability scanners
- Injection testing utilities
- Authentication testing frameworks
- Authorization bypass tools
These tools are orchestrated intelligently by AI to maximize effectiveness.
AI-Powered Intelligence
Beyond tool execution, agents provide:
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Contextual Testing | Adapts payloads based on technology stack |
| Pattern Recognition | Finds similar vulnerabilities across endpoints |
| False Positive Reduction | Validates findings before reporting |
| Prioritization | Ranks by real-world exploitability |
Safety Measures
All agents operate with strict safety controls:
Scope Enforcement
- Agents only test authorized targets
- Subdomains and paths respect configuration
- Out-of-scope requests are blocked
Non-Destructive Testing
- Read-only operations by default
- No data modification without explicit consent
- Safe payloads that demonstrate without damaging
Rate Limiting
- Respects your configured limits
- Prevents application overload
- Throttles during high-traffic periods
Full Audit Trail
- All actions logged
- Request/response recorded
- Complete transparency
Our agents are designed for safe, authorized security testing. They will never access systems outside your defined scope.
Why Agent-Based Architecture?
Deep Testing
Each agent specializes in specific vulnerability types, enabling thorough testing that generic scanners miss.
Broad Coverage
Parallel execution means comprehensive coverage without extended pentest times.
Context Awareness
AI understands your application structure, not just individual requests.
Intelligent Prioritization
Findings are ranked by actual risk, not just theoretical severity.
Next Steps
Last updated: December 8, 2025