In the context of security testing, test automation plays a critical role in improving the speed and consistency of testing activities. However, it cannot entirely replace manual testing because certain security vulnerabilities—especially logic flaws or issues with session management—often require human intuition and contextual understanding.
According to CEH v13 Official Courseware – Module 05 (Vulnerability Analysis), and confirmed in the CEH v13 Study Guide, automated testing is best suited for:
Repetitive benchmark tests
Regression testing
Scanning for known vulnerabilities
Ensuring consistency across environments
However, manual testing is still essential for:
Business logic testing
Security misconfiguration identification
Discovering zero-day flaws
[Reference: CEH v13 eCourseware – Module 05: Vulnerability Analysis → "Role of Automation in Vulnerability Assessments and Testing", CEH v13 Study Guide – Chapter: “Security Testing Techniques”, , ============================, , ]
