Minion by NSS Labs
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.
across a broad spectrum of real-world vulnerabilities
dynamically combined with malware and exploits to generate millions of realistic threat scenarios
updated daily with active in-the-wild threats