Penetration Testing as a Service (PTAAS)

Penetration Testing as a Service or PTAAS, is a cybersecurity approach that involves systematically assessing the security of a computer system, network, or application by simulating an attack from a malicious source. This service is critical for businesses in safeguarding their digital assets and ensuring the resilience of their cybersecurity measures.

The importance of PTAAS lies in its ability to proactively identify and address vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious actors. Regular penetration testing is essential in today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, where new vulnerabilities emerge daily.

What is Securecom’s PTAAS?

Securecom’s Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) offers continuous, cost-effective security testing by blending advanced automation with expert human analysis. Accessible through a self-service portal, it revolutionizes traditional pen testing, delivering rapid, customised assessments with certified compliance reports. Securecom’s PTaaS ensures you stay protected against evolving cyber threats while cutting costs and optimising your security processes.

Securecom PTAAS includes three key components:

1. Automated scanning to identify weaknesses in your infrastructure or applications.
2. Expert human testing to assess the exploitability of vulnerabilities.
3. Comprehensive reporting with actionable remediation advice.

By automating the first and third steps, Securecom’s PTAAS reduces costs while maintaining thorough, expert-driven human testing, essential for compliance and audit-certified reporting.

PTAAS Benefits:

Vulnerability Identification: Pinpoint weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications, allowing for targeted remediation efforts.
Risk Management: Prioritize and address the most critical security risks to effectively manage and reduce overall cybersecurity risk.
Compliance Assurance: Meet industry and regulatory compliance requirements through regular security assessments.
Cost-Effectiveness: Access specialized skills and tools without the need for a full-time, in-house testing team, resulting in a more cost-effective solution.
Hands-on intrusion testing: Certified testers actively attempt to exploit any vulnerabilities found, identifying the real versus the theoretical risks.
Continuous Monitoring: Provide ongoing security assessments to adapt to the dynamic threat landscape and ensure a consistently strong security posture.