Citation:

Bhalchandra Bapat, 2026. "Intelligent Security Testing Enhancing Cyber Defense in Digital Transformation Ecosystems", ESP Journal of Engineering & Technology Advancements  6(2): 106-115.

Abstract:

The rising pace of digital transformation, companies are moving towards the use of cloud, AI, and IoT in order to enhance efficiency and decision-making. However, the greater the technology, the greater the cyber risk. Conventional security testing cannot meet it because it is slow, manual, and time-consuming. This paper will examine how intelligent security testing contributes to enhancing cyber defense in digital transformation ecosystems. It provides in-depth insight into digital ecosystems, their components, classification, and major enabling technologies, i.e., cloud computing, IoT, and big data. The paper discusses various security testing techniques, such as penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, threat modeling and code reviews, as well as sophisticated intelligent models like SAST, DAST, RASP and IAST. Moreover, it draws attention to new trends such as Develops integration, continuous security testing, and threat intelligence sharing, and their roles in proactive risk management, rapid vulnerability mitigation, and improved security efficiency. The research demonstrates that organizations need to implement intelligent automated security systems in order to have resilient, scalable, and secure digital environments.

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Keywords:

Digital Transformation, Intelligent Security Testing, Cyber security, Digital Ecosystems, Continuous Security Testing, Threat Intelligence.