Synack operates a continuous penetration testing and vulnerability assessment platform that distinguishes itself through a hybrid model combining human expertise with artificial intelligence. The company maintains a vetted global community of over 1,500 security researchers who work alongside AI systems designed to handle repetitive tasks and prioritise findings, with human experts validating every result.
Founded in 2013, Synack serves Global 2000 enterprises and U.S. defence agencies, having uncovered tens of thousands of exploitable vulnerabilities across its customer base. The platform differs from traditional point-in-time security assessments by offering continuous testing, allowing organisations to identify and address vulnerabilities on an ongoing basis rather than through periodic reviews. Synack holds FedRAMP Moderate Authorization, meeting the security standards required for use by U.S. federal agencies.
The company's approach reflects a departure from conventional vulnerability scanning, which typically generates voluminous reports of findings without prioritisation. By embedding real security researchers in the testing process alongside machine learning systems, Synack aims to surface vulnerabilities that matter most - those that are both exploitable and pose genuine risk. This model leverages both the adaptive problem-solving capabilities of experienced security professionals and the speed of automated systems.
