AI-Assisted Pentesting Using ChatGPT-4 | SpringerLink
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies have been rapidly developing and finding applications in various fields, including cybersecurity, to enhance efficiency, productivity, and accuracy. In the realm of cyber defense, penetration testing (pentesting) plays a crucial role by employing authorized offensive tools and simulated attacks to identify and address security vulnerabilities, thereby aiding in cybersecurity risk assessment and mitigation.
Role of AI in Pentesting
The process of pentesting involves several steps such as reconnaissance, scanning, knowledge discovery, data analysis, and querying substantial amounts of data to detect potential threats and vulnerabilities. The integration of interactive AI tools like ChatGPT can significantly enhance these processes. However, despite the potential benefits, AI tools like ChatGPT still have limitations and challenges in practical applications.
Study on AI-Assisted Pentesting
This study focuses on conducting simulation tests using a limited AI-Assisted pentesting model for security knowledge discovery with the help of ChatGPT-4, powered by Large Language Models (LLMs). The primary objective is to showcase the role and significance of AI in the planning and execution of pentesting activities.
To carry out the research, a VMWare-based network comprising virtual machines is utilized for simulating network attacks, while ChatGPT-4 is employed for training and responding to prompts related to pentesting queries. The study will delve into the challenges of leveraging AI technologies in pentesting and provide insights for future implementations.
This study's findings aim to shed light on the effectiveness of AI-driven approaches in pentesting and their potential implications for cybersecurity practices.
References
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- G. Deng, et al., PENTESTGPT: An LLM-empowered automatic penetration testing tool
