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S3E5: What The Hell Happened to PTaaS?

In this episode, Ben and Tom discuss the evolution of Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS), exploring how the market has changed, what vendors are doing differently, and what organisations should expect from PTaaS offerings today.

Cytix Security Team

Podcast

S3E5: What The Hell Happened to PTaaS?

In this episode, Ben and Tom discuss the evolution of Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS), exploring how the market has changed, what vendors are doing differently, and what organisations should expect from PTaaS offerings today.

Cytix Security Team

Podcast

S3E5: What The Hell Happened to PTaaS?

In this episode, Ben and Tom discuss the evolution of Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS), exploring how the market has changed, what vendors are doing differently, and what organisations should expect from PTaaS offerings today.

Cytix Security Team

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Episode Overview

Penetration Testing as a Service has become a major player in the security testing landscape. But with so many vendors offering PTaaS, inconsistent quality, and evolving expectations from organisations, what's really happening in the PTaaS market?

In this episode, Ben and Tom examine the current state of PTaaS, discuss the challenges organisations face when selecting PTaaS providers, and explore what distinguishes quality penetration testing services from mediocre ones.

Key Topics

PTaaS Market Evolution: How penetration testing as a service has transformed over the years

Vendor Landscape: Understanding the different types of PTaaS providers and their offerings

Quality Concerns: Identifying quality indicators and red flags when evaluating PTaaS services

Organisational Expectations: What organisations should demand from their PTaaS providers

Future of PTaaS: Emerging trends and the direction of the penetration testing services market

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