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Application & OT Security · Intermediate

Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS)

A delivery model providing penetration testing through a platform that combines on-demand human testing, scanning and real-time findings.

Definition

PTaaS platforms let organizations request tests, see findings as they are validated, integrate results with ticketing systems and request retests quickly. It complements, but does not always replace, deep point-in-time engagements.

Example

Findings from a PTaaS engagement flow directly into the team's issue tracker with retest buttons.

Exam tip

Know it as a continuous, platform-based model versus annual point-in-time pentests.

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