The AWS Continuum for Penetration Testing, formerly AWS Security Agent, allows customers to conduct application and API penetration tests within AWS-managed environments. By extending the service to Asia Pacific (Seoul), Canada (Montreal), Europe (London, Paris, Stockholm), and US East (Columbus) regions, AWS enables localized testing closer to production workloads, addressing data residency and latency considerations.
This expansion supports critical security and compliance activities such as vulnerability assessments and validation against standards like PCI DSS and ISO 27001. The service simplifies penetration testing workflows by managing underlying infrastructure while helping organizations maintain robust security postures in multiple jurisdictions.
Source & further reading
AWS Continuum for Penetration Testing now available in 6 additional Regions ↗Source published 2026-09-30. This report was prepared with AI assistance from the linked primary-source material. Claims and limitations should be checked against the original announcement or research.