How we built a dedicated NASL team for continuous vulnerability testing
We helped a company in the security industry maintain robust security testing processes. As a trusted partner, we quickly assembled a dedicated team capable of handling specialized tasks in rare programming environments, ensuring high-quality vulnerability assessments and operational efficiency.
Need for expertise in niche NASL technology
Our client, operating in a niche cybersecurity field, faced a critical challenge: continuous vulnerability testing using NASL, a specialized and rarely encountered programming language. Finding experts who could reliably create and execute NASL scripts for multiple product versions was extremely difficult, yet essential for maintaining accurate and timely vulnerability assessments. The client needed a team that could quickly adapt, manage complex testing tasks, and ensure security without delays.
The client needed a dedicated team to handle vulnerability testing in NASL, a rarely encountered technology, to ensure continuous protection.
We quickly built and trained a dedicated NASL team
We responded by rapidly assembling a specialized team of NASL developers, fully integrated with the client’s processes but capable of operating independently. The team underwent internal training in NASL, led by a team leader, which allowed them to immediately take ownership of vulnerability tests (VTs) and ensure continuous, accurate testing across product releases.
Key actions
- The team established structured processes for creating and maintaining VTs, identifying vulnerable software versions, and verifying fixes.
- Progress was monitored through integration with the client’s task management system.
- Agile workflows aligned with ISO 27001:2022 standards ensured compliance and scalability.
- Internal knowledge sharing accelerated the team’s mastery of NASL, a rare and specialized technology.
Fast deployment, high efficiency, and measurable gains
Through our collaboration, the client gained a fully operational NASL team capable of delivering continuous vulnerability testing without delays. Testing coverage increased by 60%, accuracy in vulnerability detection improved by 45%, and operational efficiency in managing security updates rose by 50%. The client benefited from both immediate results and long-term capability growth: the rapid onboarding of the team and internal NASL training created lasting expertise in a rare technology, ensuring reliable security operations while enabling strategic focus on business priorities.
Dedicated NASL Vulnerability Testing Team
Why did the client need a dedicated NASL team?
The client required specialized expertise to perform continuous vulnerability testing in NASL, a niche and rarely encountered programming language. Existing staff did not have the experience needed to manage complex NASL scripts across multiple product versions.
What challenges did the client face?
The main challenges included the scarcity of NASL experts in the market, the need to maintain accurate and timely vulnerability assessments, and the requirement to ensure ongoing security testing without disrupting other critical operations.
How did we address the client’s needs?
We quickly assembled and trained a dedicated NASL team, fully integrated with the client’s workflows but capable of operating independently. The team underwent intensive internal NASL training, which allowed them to immediately take ownership of vulnerability tests and maintain consistent, high-quality testing across all product releases.
What kind of results did the client achieve?
The client experienced a 60% increase in testing coverage, a 45% improvement in vulnerability detection accuracy, and a 50% rise in operational efficiency for managing security updates. In addition, the client gained long-term NASL expertise within the dedicated team, ensuring sustainable security operations.
Can this approach be applied to other niche technologies?
Yes. Our method of rapidly assembling and training specialized teams is adaptable to other rare or niche technologies where in-house expertise is limited. It enables companies to maintain continuous, high-quality operations while building internal knowledge and capacity in specialized domains.
