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What Minion Delivers
At the core of NSS Labs 2.0 is Minion by NSS Labs, an AI-enabled Continuous Control Validation platform designed to deliver continuous, real-world testing of cybersecurity controls and AI systems. Built on decades of expert-driven methodologies and powered by automated testing at scale, Minion evaluates security effectiveness across hundreds of thousands of real-world attack scenarios—including exploits, malware, evasions, and false positives.
Minion is purpose-built to operationalize GRC by transforming regulatory requirements and control frameworks into continuous, measurable validation. Rather than relying on static assessments and compliance checklists, organizations can continuously test control effectiveness and generate audit-ready evidence aligned with leading frameworks such as NIST CSF 2.0, PCI DSS, DORA, NIS2, and SEC cybersecurity requirements.
By delivering objective, evidence-based insights, NSS Labs enables GRC, security, and risk teams to strengthen risk management, validate third-party and vendor performance, and demonstrate control effectiveness with confidence. Continuous validation and transparent, regulatory-aligned reporting support audit readiness, board-level reporting, and ongoing compliance across dynamic environments.
As global regulatory requirements and cybersecurity standards continue to evolve, NSS Labs helps organizations move beyond compliance attestation to continuous assurance—providing the data and evidence needed to maintain accountability, reduce risk, and align cybersecurity investments with real-world outcomes.
By bridging independent testing, continuous cybersecurity validation, and AI system assurance, NSS Labs empowers organizations to move from periodic assessment to continuous, measurable proof.
Quickly Validate and Assess
Executive-level summaries and detailed technical output to help assess and validate products before procurement or rollout.
Aligns with Regulatory and Audit Requirements
Aligns with regulatory mandates and cybersecurity frameworks requiring control validation, risk quantification, and audit documentation.
Managed, Not Burdened
NSS Labs handles the heavy lifting of effectiveness, performance, and suitability testing, so you can separate assumptions from reality.
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Enterprise Firewall
Rigorous testing of enterprise grade next-generation firewall platforms against evolving threat scenarios.
Cloud Network Firewall
Independent validation of cloud-native firewall products across public cloud and co-located deployments.
SMB Firewall
Validate the real-world effectiveness of firewall solutions deployed in small and mid-sized environments.
Backed by Decades of Testing Expertise
for exploits & malware
drawn from 250,000+ CVEs
for false positive testing
sourced daily
malware samples