Offensive Security & Assessment
Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS)
Ongoing, on-demand penetration testing that keeps pace with your changes, with findings shared as they are verified and fixes retested.
Overview
Penetration testing that keeps up with change.
A once-a-year test shows your risk on one day. Systems, code and cloud environments change every week. With Penetration Testing as a Service, CDT's operators test on a recurring schedule and whenever something significant changes, share findings as soon as they are verified, and retest your fixes, so you always have a current picture of how an attacker could get in.
What's included
Capabilities
Recurring testing
Scheduled tests of your applications, infrastructure and cloud environments throughout the year, not just at audit time.
On-demand and change-driven tests
Testing when you release new features, stand up new systems or change critical configurations.
Findings as they are verified
Critical issues reported as soon as they are confirmed, with clear remediation guidance, rather than waiting for a final report.
Retesting and trend reporting
Fixes retested to confirm they work, and reporting that shows how your exposure changes over time.
How we work
A proven, repeatable process.
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Scope & rules of engagement
We agree on objectives, targets, timing and safety limits with your team, so testing is realistic and never disruptive.
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Reconnaissance & testing
Our operators map your attack surface and test it the way real adversaries do, by hand and with automation.
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Exploitation & validation
We chain findings to prove real-world impact, and tell you immediately if we find something critical.
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Reporting & readout
Clear, prioritized findings mapped to MITRE ATT&CK, with an executive summary and technical detail for engineers.
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Remediation & retest
We help you fix what matters most, then retest to confirm the gaps are closed.
How is PTaaS different from a traditional penetration test?
A traditional test is a point-in-time engagement with a report at the end. PTaaS is an ongoing engagement: testing recurs on a schedule and when your environment changes, findings are shared as they are verified, and fixes are retested, so your results stay current.
Is testing still done by people?
Yes. Our operators test by hand, the way real adversaries work, using automation to cover ground efficiently. Every finding is verified before it is reported to you.
Related services
Often paired with
Offensive Security & Assessment
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Application, infrastructure, cloud and wireless testing that shows how an attacker could exploit your systems, before they do.
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Red, Blue & Purple Teaming
Interactive exercises and adversary emulation that measure how well your people, processes and tools detect and respond.
Threat Detection & Response
Managed Security & Continuous Monitoring
Ongoing monitoring, vulnerability management and compliance monitoring, so your security posture never goes stale.
Let's talk
Let's talk about penetration testing as a service (PTaaS).
Talk with a CDT engineer about your mission, your systems and your deadlines. We'll tell you honestly what it takes.