How is it different from traditional penetration testing?

Breach and Attack simulation (BAS) differs from traditional penetration testing in several ways. While penetration testing is usually a one-time event that is performed by a third-party security team, BAS is an ongoing process that can be conducted by internal security teams using automated tools. BAS also simulates various types of attacks continuously, whereas traditional penetration testing focuses on a specific set of attacks and vulnerabilities. Additionally, BAS offers a more comprehensive and realistic assessment of an organization's security posture, as it can evaluate the effectiveness of all security controls, not just those related to network or application security. Lastly, BAS is often more cost effective and less disruptive to the organization's operations than traditional penetration testing.