An annual penetration test answers one question: were you secure on the day someone tested you. Penetration Testing as a Service answers a better one: are you secure right now, continuously, as your application actually ships new code every week. We combine manual, human-led testing with a continuous engagement model, instead of choosing between a real pentest once a year or an always-on scanner that never finds what a person would.
We run an initial, full-depth manual penetration test, then maintain continuous coverage as your application changes — retesting new features, flagging drift, and keeping findings live in a shared dashboard instead of a PDF that goes stale the week it is delivered. Every finding is still manually validated, never scanner output relabelled as a "continuous" test.
Why it matters
Modern SaaS ships weekly, sometimes daily, while most security programs still test once a year. That gap is exactly where real vulnerabilities live — in the release that shipped the month after your last pentest. A subscription model closes that gap without pretending an automated scanner is a substitute for a human attacker.
What we test
- Initial full-depth manual penetration test
- Continuous retesting of changed & new features
- Live findings dashboard & remediation tracking
- Scheduled full-scope retests
- API & attack-surface drift monitoring
- On-demand testing ahead of major releases
Common vulnerabilities we uncover
- Vulnerabilities introduced in releases since your last annual test
- New API endpoints or features never independently tested
- Findings that go stale in a static, once-a-year PDF report
- No visibility into security posture between annual engagements
- Automated scanning marketed as "continuous testing" without human validation
- Remediation tracked nowhere your engineering team actually looks
Our methodology
- Scoping & rules of engagement. We agree objectives, targets and boundaries for your penetration testing as a service (ptaas), so testing is safe, authorized and focused on what matters to your business.
- Reconnaissance & mapping. We enumerate the full attack surface in scope, building a complete picture before any exploitation begins.
- Manual exploitation. Our senior testers chain vulnerabilities by hand — going far beyond automated scanners — to prove real, demonstrable impact.
- Analysis & reporting. Every finding is triaged, risk-rated with CVSS and written up with a copy-paste reproduction and clear remediation.
- Remediation support & free retest. We support your team through the fixes and retest the remediated issues to confirm they are genuinely closed.
Tools & techniques
Every engagement starts with a full manual penetration test, not an automated baseline. From there, we maintain continuous coverage through scheduled retests, changed-surface retesting when you ship significant features, and a live findings dashboard your engineering team can track against, so security keeps pace with your actual release cadence rather than a calendar date.
When you need this engagement
- You ship code weekly or more often and test only once a year
- You want manual, human-led testing without the cost of running it constantly from scratch
- Your SOC 2, ISO 27001 or PCI evidence needs to reflect ongoing testing, not a single date
- You want findings in a dashboard your engineers actually use, not a PDF
- You are evaluating PTaaS vendors and want manual depth, not scanner output rebranded
What you receive
- Full-depth initial penetration test report
- Ongoing access to a live findings dashboard
- Continuous retesting of changed surfaces
- Scheduled full-scope retests
- Compliance-ready evidence reflecting ongoing testing
- Direct access to testers for remediation questions
What’s included in your report
Every penetration testing as a service (ptaas) engagement concludes with a comprehensive, board-ready report and a working session to walk your team through it. Your report includes:
- An executive summary with overall risk posture for non-technical stakeholders
- Detailed technical findings, each with a step-by-step, copy-paste reproduction
- CVSS v3.1 severity ratings and business-impact context for every issue
- Prioritized, actionable remediation guidance your engineers can apply directly
- A complimentary retest to confirm fixes and update finding status
- A formal attestation letter for customers, auditors and compliance programs
Standards & frameworks
OWASP Testing Guide
NIST SP 800-115
Outcomes you can expect
After your penetration testing as a service (ptaas), you will have clear, evidence-based visibility into your real security risk — not a scanner’s guesswork. You will know exactly which weaknesses an attacker could exploit, what the business impact would be, and the precise steps to fix them in priority order. Teams use our findings to close critical gaps, satisfy customer and regulator security requirements, and demonstrate due diligence to their board. With a complimentary retest included, you also get documented proof that the issues are genuinely resolved.
Engagement details & logistics
Every penetration testing as a service (ptaas) starts with a short, no-obligation scoping call to understand your goals, environment and constraints, followed by a fixed-price proposal and a clear statement of work. Most engagements are delivered fully remotely, with on-site work arranged where it genuinely adds value. Throughout testing we maintain an agreed communication cadence and escalate any critical, high-impact finding to you immediately rather than waiting for the final report. All work is performed under a signed NDA with strict data-handling controls, using safe, non-disruptive techniques and carefully coordinated rules of engagement to protect your production systems. On completion you receive your report and a walkthrough session, followed by a complimentary retest once your fixes are in place. Typical engagements are booked one to three weeks in advance, and urgent or pre-deadline testing can often be accommodated — just ask at hi@agentoffense.com.
Why organizations choose AgentOffense
Our penetration testing as a service (ptaas) is delivered by senior offensive-security engineers who test the way real attackers do — manually, creatively and with a relentless focus on proving genuine, demonstrable impact. Here is what sets our engagements apart:
- Manual, exploit-driven testing that chains vulnerabilities the way a real attacker would, going far beyond what automated scanners can find.
- Reproducible proof for every finding, with copy-paste reproduction steps your engineers can follow and independently verify.
- Honest severity calibration so you invest in fixing what genuinely matters and avoid wasting effort on false positives and noise.
- Clear, business-focused reporting that speaks to engineers and executives alike, tying every issue to real-world impact.
- A complimentary retest included, so you get documented proof that your fixes actually close the attack path.
- Responsible, collaborative delivery with a named point of contact and secure handling of all data throughout the engagement.
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How much does Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) cost?
Every penetration testing as a service (ptaas) is scoped and priced individually, so you pay for exactly the coverage you need — with no hidden extras. After a short, no-obligation scoping call we send a fixed-price quote, usually within one business day, with clear deliverables, a firm timeline and a complimentary retest included. The price of your penetration testing as a service (ptaas) depends on the size and complexity of the target and the depth of testing required, so you always know the cost up front before any work begins.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this just an automated scanner running all the time?
No. Every finding starts with, and is validated by, a human tester. The continuous element is the cadence and coverage, not a substitution of manual testing for automation.
How is this different from a normal annual pentest?
An annual pentest is a point-in-time snapshot. PTaaS maintains ongoing coverage as your application changes, so findings reflect what shipped last week, not what existed a year ago.
Does this satisfy compliance requirements like SOC 2 or PCI DSS?
Yes — the underlying manual testing satisfies the same requirements, and the continuous model actually strengthens your evidence, since it demonstrates ongoing testing rather than a single annual event.
Can we start with a one-time test and move to continuous later?
Yes, many clients start with a full-depth initial engagement and move to a continuous subscription once they see the findings dashboard in practice.