NetSPI recognized by Gartner® as a Sample Vendor for PTaaS—Here’s Why It Matters For Us 

NetSPI named a Sample Vendor for PTaaS in Hype Cycle™ report 

Pentesting as a crucial part of modern cybersecurity to tackle growing digital threats. We believe NetSPI’s mention as a Sample Vendor for PTaaS confirms its excellence and innovation in the field. 

The Spotlight is on Pentesting 

Today’s fast-paced development cycles, cloud-first strategies, and expanded attack surfaces require smarter and more dynamic security measures. Traditional, manual penetration testing—a once-ad-hoc process—has evolved into something more agile and continuous with pentesting. This modern adoption blends automation with human expertise to deliver real-time testing results available via SaaS-based platforms ensuring vulnerabilities are addressed before they can be exploited. This essentially shifts pentesting into the rhythm of today’s DevSecOps pipelines, making it a strategic asset rather than a compliance checkbox.  

Why Does Pentesting Matter? 

Ongoing penetration testing is a necessity today because of the speed at which development teams work. In our view, the inclusion of PTaaS in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Application Security, 2025 reaffirms its strategic value. PTaaS addresses key challenges, including the rise of shadow IT, sprawling cloud environments, and the heightened risk of third-party vulnerabilities.  

According to Gartner, “Pentesting is foundational in a security program and mandated by various compliance standards and regulations. PTaaS delivers continuous security testing via a platform that enables faster scheduling and execution of pentests, and real-time communications with testers and visibility of test results.” 

Key Benefits of Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS):  

1. Continuous Testing: Delivers persistent insights across development and production, protecting against vulnerabilities that emerge at any point in the software lifecycle.  

2. Scalability: Seamlessly supports cloud-based architectures, microservices, APIs, and other modern software frameworks.  

3. Real-Time Results: Grants instant access to findings, empowering organizations to prioritize and remediate risks effectively.  

4. Cost-Efficiency: Offers a more economical and agile alternative to traditional manual penetration testing approaches.  

5. Developer Collaboration: Integrates easily within DevSecOps workflows, aligning security with swift development cycles.  

By leveraging PTaaS, organizations not only bolster their security postures, but also gain the ability to adapt dynamically to the evolving threat landscape.  

NetSPI’s Key Role in Pentesting  

We believe NetSPI’s inclusion as a Sample Vendor for PTaaS acknowledges our excellence in driving innovation and value in penetration testing. Two decades of pentesting expertise has built our reputation for robust methodologies and commitment to continuous security improvement. Our team embraces an AI-driven approach backed by human intelligence to enable organizations to address vulnerabilities proactively while retaining scalability and flexibility.  

The NetSPI Platform exemplifies the capabilities that modern penetration testing promises—a perfect blend of human expertise and cutting-edge technology that delivers actionable, real-time insights that align with today’s security requirements.  

The Future of Application Security  

The Gartner Hype Cycle for Application Security, 2025 tracks the maturity and adoption of processes and technologies that can help organizations advance their application security programs by covering four main trends that are reshaping the current state of application security through disruptive innovations. Organizations are turning to PTaaS to deal with the increase in attack surfaces due to the accelerating use of public cloud and expansion of public-facing digital assets.  

PTaaS isn’t about replacing traditional methods. It’s about augmenting them. By combining automation with human intelligence, organizations can avoid missed vulnerabilities and reduce time-to-remediation, all while keeping pace with today’s development demands.  

Stay Ahead with NetSPI 

For security leaders and decision-makers, adding penetration testing to their arsenal isn’t just an option, it’s a strategic imperative. For organizations seeking to enhance their security operations, choosing a proven partner like NetSPI isn’t just forward-thinking; it’s a path to ensuring comprehensive, scalable, and efficient security coverage in an era where vulnerabilities can mean serious business risks.  

To learn more about how NetSPI’s pentesting services can empower your application security strategy, explore our offerings today, and see how continuous testing can redefine your approach to cybersecurity challenges. 

Gartner Disclaimers 

Gartner, Hype Cycle for Application Security, 2025, Dionisio Zumerle, 22 July 2025 

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