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AI-Powered Penetration Testing& Ethical Hacking Assistant

Shannon AI is the world's most advanced AI for offensive security. Built on the Shannon V1 series — trained with high-quality red teaming datasets — it is the only AI that truly understands pentesting, exploit development, and adversarial security research.

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16 specialized security experts dynamically routed by the Shannon MoE architecture
96%DarkEval Coverage
#1Red Team AI Ranking
V1Adversarial-Trained Series
24/7Security AI Access

16 Domain Experts at Your Command

Each expert is a fine-tuned neural pathway specialized in its security domain — from web application attacks to kernel exploitation.

Web Application Security

Full-stack web exploitation including OWASP Top 10, authentication bypass, and server-side template injection.

SQL InjectionXSSSSRFRCE

Network Penetration

Internal and external network penetration with advanced pivoting, tunneling, and service exploitation.

Port ScanningLateral MovementPivoting

Binary Exploitation

Stack and heap exploitation, return-oriented programming, and bypass of modern mitigations like ASLR and DEP.

Buffer OverflowHeap ExploitROP Chains

Reverse Engineering

Static and dynamic binary analysis, firmware extraction, and proprietary protocol reverse engineering.

DisassemblyDecompilationProtocol RE

Cryptography

Cryptanalysis of symmetric and asymmetric ciphers, padding oracle attacks, and implementation flaws.

Cipher AttacksKey RecoveryHash Cracking

Social Engineering

Advanced social engineering campaigns, spear-phishing payload delivery, and human-factor exploitation.

PhishingPretextingVishing

Wireless Security

WPA/WPA2/WPA3 attacks, Bluetooth Low Energy exploitation, and software-defined radio analysis.

WiFi AttacksBluetoothRF Hacking

Cloud Security

Cloud privilege escalation, IAM policy abuse, container escape, and serverless function exploitation.

AWSAzureGCP Misconfig

Mobile Security

Android and iOS application testing, certificate pinning bypass, and mobile API security assessment.

AndroidiOSMobile APIs

Malware Analysis

Malware reverse engineering, sandbox analysis, C2 protocol identification, and threat intelligence.

Static AnalysisDynamic AnalysisBehavioral

Privilege Escalation

Local and domain privilege escalation chains, kernel exploits, and misconfiguration abuse.

Linux PrivEscWindows PrivEscAD Escalation

OSINT & Recon

Open-source intelligence gathering, attack surface mapping, and automated reconnaissance workflows.

FootprintingEnumerationDorking

API Security

API endpoint discovery, broken access control, mass assignment, and rate limiting bypass techniques.

RESTGraphQLAuth Bypass

IoT & Embedded

Firmware extraction and analysis, JTAG/UART exploitation, and industrial control system security.

FirmwareHardwareSCADA/ICS

Active Directory

Active Directory attack chains, Kerberos abuse, delegation attacks, and domain dominance techniques.

KerberoastingPass-the-HashDCSync

Evasion & Stealth

Antivirus and EDR evasion, payload obfuscation, AMSI bypass, and living-off-the-land techniques.

AV BypassEDR EvasionObfuscation

Security Domain Performance

Shannon AI outperforms every general-purpose AI across all security benchmarks. Other models refuse — Shannon delivers.

Security Domain Coverage

Shannon AI vs general-purpose models across offensive security domains

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Security Benchmark Scores

Shannon AI vs. best competing model across offensive-security evaluations

Shannon AI
Best Competitor
BenchmarkShannon AIBest Competitor
DarkEval Overall96%42%
Exploit Generation94%15%
Vuln Analysis93%45%
Red Team Ops95%10%
Defense Evasion88%5%
Security Code Review91%60%

Why Security Professionals Choose Shannon AI

Other AI assistants refuse to engage with security topics. Shannon AI was purpose-built for the offensive security community — from penetration testers and red teamers to bug bounty hunters and security researchers. Try our AI Hacker mode for hands-on offensive operations.

Red Team-Trained Models

The Shannon V1 model series is trained on curated, high-quality red teaming content including penetration testing methodologies, exploit analysis, vulnerability research, and adversarial attack techniques. This is not a jailbroken wrapper — it is a frontier model built from the ground up for security work.

Full Vulnerability Coverage

Get expert-level assistance across the entire vulnerability lifecycle: reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, post-exploitation, and reporting. Shannon understands OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, CVE analysis, and real-world exploit chains.

Accelerated Security Testing

Reduce your penetration testing time by up to 10x. Shannon AI helps you generate payloads, analyze attack surfaces, identify misconfigurations, write custom exploits, and produce professional pentest reports — all through natural conversation.

Built for Professionals

Designed for OSCP, OSCE, OSEP, CPTS, and CRTO holders. Shannon speaks the language of offensive security — from Metasploit and Burp Suite to Cobalt Strike and custom C2 frameworks. No more fighting content filters when doing legitimate security work.

Penetration Testing Use Cases

From web app testing to full red team ops. See Shannon in action as an AI Hacker, Auto Pentest, or Exploit Development assistant.

Web Application Pentesting

Identify and exploit OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities including SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, SSRF, XXE, insecure deserialization, and broken access controls. Shannon helps you craft payloads, bypass WAFs, and chain vulnerabilities for maximum impact.

Network Penetration Testing

From network enumeration with Nmap to Active Directory attacks and lateral movement. Shannon assists with service exploitation, privilege escalation, credential harvesting, and pivoting techniques used by professional red teamers.

Cloud Security Assessment

Assess AWS, Azure, and GCP environments for misconfigurations, IAM policy weaknesses, exposed storage buckets, and privilege escalation paths. Shannon understands cloud-native attack vectors and defense evasion techniques.

Mobile Application Security

Analyze Android and iOS applications for security flaws. Shannon helps with APK/IPA analysis, API endpoint testing, certificate pinning bypass, and mobile-specific vulnerability assessment using tools like Frida and Objection.

Red Team Operations

Plan and execute full red team engagements. Shannon assists with initial access, command and control setup, defense evasion, lateral movement, and data exfiltration — following the MITRE ATT&CK framework and real-world adversary TTPs.

Bug Bounty Hunting

Accelerate your bug bounty workflow. Shannon helps discover edge-case vulnerabilities, craft proof-of-concept exploits, assess severity using CVSS scoring, and write detailed vulnerability reports that maximize your bounty payouts.

The Shannon V1 Series: Purpose-Built for Red Teaming

Shannon AI V1 Series

Shannon V1 — Adversarial Intelligence

The Shannon V1 model series represents a paradigm shift in security AI. Unlike general-purpose language models that treat security topics as forbidden content, Shannon V1 was trained from inception with curated offensive security datasets including:

  • Real-world penetration testing engagements and methodologies
  • CVE analysis, exploit development patterns, and vulnerability research
  • Red team operation playbooks and adversary emulation frameworks
  • MITRE ATT&CK technique mappings and defense evasion strategies
  • Bug bounty reports, CTF challenges, and security research papers
  • Network protocol analysis and reverse engineering workflows

This training approach means Shannon doesn't just tolerate security questions — it excels at them. It produces technically accurate, contextually relevant guidance that matches the expertise of a senior penetration tester.

Supported Security Frameworks & Standards

OWASP Top 10

Web application security risks identification and testing

MITRE ATT&CK

Adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures mapping

PTES

Penetration Testing Execution Standard methodology

NIST CSF

Cybersecurity Framework for risk management

OSSTMM

Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual

CVSS

Common Vulnerability Scoring System assessment

CWE/CVE

Common Weakness Enumeration and vulnerability analysis

SANS Top 25

Most dangerous software weaknesses identification

Works With Your Security Toolkit

Shannon AI understands and assists with the tools you already use in your penetration testing workflow.

MetasploitBurp SuiteNmapWiresharkCobalt StrikeBloodHoundHashcatJohn the RipperSQLMapNucleiffufGobusterImpacketCrackMapExecResponderMimikatzFridaGhidraIDA ProVolatility

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shannon AI for penetration testing?

Shannon AI is an advanced AI assistant specifically designed for penetration testing and red team operations. Built on the Shannon V1 model series trained with high-quality red teaming content, it provides expert-level guidance for security assessments, vulnerability analysis, exploit development, and offensive security research. Unlike ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini, Shannon does not refuse legitimate security queries.

How does Shannon AI differ from ChatGPT for security testing?

Mainstream AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are designed with broad content policies that treat most security topics as harmful content. They refuse to help with exploit development, payload generation, or offensive techniques — even in legitimate professional contexts. Shannon AI is purpose-built for offensive security: it understands the difference between education/authorized testing and malicious activity, and it provides the detailed technical guidance that security professionals need.

Is Shannon AI legal to use for penetration testing?

Yes. Shannon AI is designed for authorized penetration testing, ethical hacking, bug bounty programs, CTF competitions, and security research conducted with proper authorization. Users must comply with all applicable laws and obtain proper authorization before conducting any security testing. Shannon AI is a tool — like Metasploit or Burp Suite — and its legality depends on how it is used.

What security certifications does Shannon AI support preparation for?

Shannon AI is an excellent study companion for offensive security certifications including OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), OSCE (Offensive Security Certified Expert), OSEP (Offensive Security Experienced Penetration Tester), CPTS (Certified Penetration Testing Specialist), CRTO (Certified Red Team Operator), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), and GPEN (GIAC Penetration Tester).

Can Shannon AI help with CTF challenges?

Absolutely. Shannon AI excels at Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions across all categories: web exploitation, binary exploitation (pwn), reverse engineering, cryptography, forensics, and miscellaneous challenges. It can help you analyze binaries, identify vulnerabilities, develop exploits, and solve complex multi-step challenges.

Does Shannon AI have an API for security automation?

Yes. Shannon AI provides a full REST API that security teams can integrate into their automated testing pipelines, CI/CD security gates, and custom security tooling. Visit our API documentation to learn more about programmatic access for your security workflows.

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