Case Study: Autonomous Pen Testing for a Global Manufacturing Leader

How Group9 delivered continuous, cost-effective penetration testing across 22 sites and 2,500 IPs—at a fraction of the traditional cost

The Challenge

A large global manufacturing company with over 1,500 employees and 22 subsidiary locations needed to strengthen its cybersecurity posture beyond basic vulnerability scans. The organization was seeking a more advanced approach that would satisfy compliance mandates while providing meaningful, actionable insights to reduce real-world risk.

Traditional penetration tests were costly, infrequent, and quickly outdated—leaving the client exposed between testing cycles. They needed a smarter, more agile solution that could scale across a large, distributed IT environment.

The Group9 Solution

Group9 deployed an automated penetration testing solution with continuous capabilities—enabling the company to simulate real-world cyberattacks on a recurring basis without the cost or complexity of traditional red team exercises.

Key Features of the Solution:

• Ongoing, automated pen testing performed monthly

• Scalable to 2,500 IPs across 22 sites using a multi-tenant model

• Real-time monitoring via a live dashboard

• Quarterly reviews with expert validation and remediation recommendations

• Executive summaries + technical reports with every scan

• Red Team on Demand functionality—no external consultants required

• Free 30-day proof of concept (POC) to test before committing

The Results

• 🛡️ Stronger Security Posture: Testing now reflects real-world attack techniques, not just static scan data

• 🔁 Continuous Coverage: Monthly assessments keep pace with emerging threats and infrastructure changes

• 💰 60%+ Cost Savings: Delivered at a fraction of the cost of traditional pen testing

• 📊 Actionable Reports Within 48 Hours: Including threat scoring, detailed findings, and remediation guidance

• 👨‍💼 Compliance Confidence: Meets major security frameworks and audit requirements

Conclusion

Group9’s Autonomous Pen Testing solution helped this global manufacturer move beyond compliance checkboxes to true operational security. With real-time insights, verified attack simulations, and expert support—at a price point far below traditional pen tests—they now have a smarter, faster, and more scalable way to secure their enterprise.