NetSPI Named Sample Vendor in 2025 Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Application Security 

We believe recognition highlights the company’s vision and innovation in Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) 

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 10, 2025 – NetSPI®, the market leader in penetration testing, has been named a Sample Vendor in the Penetration Testing as a Service segment of the Gartner Hype Cycle for Application Security, 2025. In our view, this recognition highlights NetSPI’s innovative approach to transforming traditional penetration testing into a continuous, scalable security solution for modern development practices. 

PTaaS is gaining traction as an essential cybersecurity capability, enabling organizations to meet the dynamic demands of cloud-first architectures, complex digital landscapes, and accelerated development cycles. Unlike periodic assessments, PTaaS delivers continuous testing throughout the software development lifecycle, helping enterprises proactively address security risks. 

NetSPI bridges the gap between traditional penetration testing and the ongoing demands of DevSecOps. By combining automated testing with expert human analysis, it provides real-time vulnerability insights that enable faster remediation. Key benefits include seamless integration with development workflows, scalable testing capabilities, and actionable insights, all while maintaining the rigor of tried-and-true penetration testing. 

“At NetSPI, we’re known for driving the evolution of penetration testing forward,” said Aaron Shilts, President and CEO of NetSPI. “This change doesn’t happen overnight, but over two plus decades of focus on penetration testing. For us, this recognition from Gartner recognizes our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that help organizations stay ahead of evolving threats.” 

Amid trends such as expanding attack surfaces due to cloud adoption, AI-driven technologies, and third-party integrations, PTaaS has become a strategic imperative to stay secure. We believe NetSPI’s recognition underscores its role in helping enterprises achieve stronger security outcomes while balancing speed, agility, and efficiency. For organizations seeking effective, scalable application security, PTaaS has proven to be more than a trend—it’s a must-have capability. 

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

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About NetSPI

NetSPI® pioneered Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) with its AI-powered platform supported by more than 350 in-house cybersecurity experts. Specializing in 50+ pentest types, attack surface visibility, vulnerability prioritization, and attack simulation, NetSPI delivers security testing with unprecedented clarity, speed, and scale. Trusted by 90% of the top 10 U.S. banks and many Fortune 500 companies, NetSPI sets the standard for modern AI-driven pentesting. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, NetSPI is available on the AWS Marketplace. Follow us on LinkedIn and X. 

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