The AI Pen-Testing Toolbox

Bill Doerrfeld | October 17, 2026

The AI Pen-Testing Toolbox reviews leading tools for offensive security pros, red teamers, and bug bounty hunters.

I put together an overview of tools for AI pen testing as part of my research for AI Security University.


Think it could be a helpful resource for red teamers, bug bounty hunters, and offensive security teams. It aggregates leading AI agents, tools, platforms, open source projects, and more for AI pen testing.


Check out the AI Pen-Testing Toolbox here:

The AI Pen-Testing Toolbox

Also included are frontier AI access programs, traditional testing tools, offensive security firms, bug bounty programs, CVE lists and frameworks, certifications and training, and more.


Basically, it's a pretty comprehensive starting point for getting an edge on AI pen testing.


If this is of interest, Dan Barahona and I will be diving much deeper into the topic at the AI Pen-Testing Conference, on Nov. 3rd, where we'll be hearing from some of the best hackers and offensive security leaders in the field.


Come for discussions with Gabrielle Botbol, Katie Paxton-Fear, Mike Lisi, Ads Dawson, and KK Mookhey.


Register below. If you're a pen-testing solution provider that wants to showcase, check out sponsor information too.

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