NetSPI® Leads the Evolution of Modern Pentesting with Customer-First Innovations Throughout 2025

Continuous attack surface monitoring, weekly AWS security configuration scans, dark web monitoring and attack simulations become standard security testing capabilities 

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Dec. 16, 2025 – NetSPI®, the global leader in modern Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS), celebrates a transformative year highlighted by industry-defining achievements in its PTaaS platform. Over the past year, NetSPI has refined the gold standard for PTaaS delivered through a platform approach with proven methodology and complementary service offerings. 

Developments in 2025 include:

• Continuous external monitoring with weekly asset discovery scans and dark web monitoring for rapid exposure identification. 
• Weekly AWS and Azure security configuration scans to detect misconfigurations and vulnerabilities in cloud environments. 
• An expanded self-service attack simulation library with over 600 scenarios and customization options for testing defenses, including macOS detective controls.

This progress has earned NetSPI recognition as a Leader and Outperformer in the 2025 GigaOm Radar for Penetration Testing as a Service, and a Sample Vendor in the 2025 Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Application Security and the 2025 Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Security Operations. Recognitions such as these highlight the company’s role in shaping the direction of the industry and delivering lasting value through its unified, modern pentesting platform. 

“As the global leader in proactive security testing, our focus is on giving our clients the insights they need to build resilient ecosystems that can withstand today’s complex threats,” said Sridhar Jayanthi, Interim Chief Product and Technology Officer at NetSPI. “Every advancement we delivered this year reflects our commitment to empowering security teams with the intelligence and tools needed to strengthen their security posture.”  

Building on the success of PTaaS, NetSPI recently launched Domain Monitoring to empower organizations to identify and neutralize look-alike domains, further fortifying brand reputation and reducing the risk of fraud. NetSPI also launched Azure security configuration scans to proactively identify misconfigurations in Azure cloud environments. 

“NetSPI’s strategic direction and continuous innovation in their PTaaS platform demonstrates a deep understanding of what the industry needs right now,” said Brian Markham, CISO, EAB. “Their focus on providing actionable intelligence and a holistic view of the attack surface empowers security leaders to make informed, risk-based decisions that strengthen their overall security posture.” 

Collectively, these milestones underscore NetSPI’s innovation in modern PTaaS and commitment to proactive, client-focused security innovation. As clients face increasingly complex and expansive threat landscapes, NetSPI’s advancements deliver measurable impact, driving improved visibility, resilience, and strategic growth. 

About NetSPI 
NetSPI® pioneered Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) and leads the industry in modern pentesting. Combining world-class security professionals with AI and automation, NetSPI delivers clarity, speed, and scale across 50+ pentest types, attack surface management, and vulnerability prioritization. The NetSPI platform streamlines workflows and accelerates remediation, enabling our experts to focus on deep dive testing that uncovers vulnerabilities others miss. Trusted by the top 10 U.S. banks and Fortune 500 companies worldwide, NetSPI has been driving security innovation since 2001. NetSPI is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, and available on AWS Marketplace. Follow us on LinkedIn and X. 

NetSPI Contact   
Michelle Peterson 
Michelle.Peterson@netspi.com 
(612) 559-2176