Proactive Security

Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS)

Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) transforms pen testing into a proactive, platform-driven cyber defence programme, delivering real-time visibility, remediation tracking, and audit-ready compliance.

Today’s cybersecurity landscape: why penetration testing is critical?

94%

of CIOs report a cybersecurity skills shortage

68%

of organisations have raised budgets for post-breach remediation

62%

of CIOs say employees jeopardise data security through AI use

Source: CIO Report 2026

The problem: why traditional penetration testing no longer works

Most organisations still buy penetration testing as a once‑a‑year report. That approach worked when environments were stable, change was slow and audits accepted point‑in‑time assurance.

Today, it creates risk.

Only single point in time

Traditional penetration testing is typically static, point-in-time, and difficult to scale across dynamic environments.

As infrastructure changes, security testing struggles to keep up.

Limited visibility

Organisations lack full visibility into their vulnerabilities, with over half struggling with siloed IT and security data.

As a result, security findings are spread across tools, teams, and reports, making it difficult to identify and prioritise real risks.

Hard to track vulnerabilities

Many organisations still rely on manual tracking methods, with nearly 40% using spreadsheets to manage vulnerabilities.

This creates an incomplete and outdated record of risk, with no clear view of what has been tested, what remains exposed, and what has been remediated.

What is Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS)?

Penetration Testing as a Service transforms penetration testing from a one‑off exercise into an ongoing security programme.

Delivered through the centralised Vulnerability Management Platform, Penetration Testing as a Service transforms pen testing into a proactive, platform-driven cyber defence programme, delivering real-time visibility, remediation tracking, and audit-ready compliance.

So you can prove risk is reducing as your environment changes.

“The challenge is no longer finding vulnerabilities, it’s managing them effectively. With data spread across tools and teams, many organisations don’t have a single source of truth. PTaaS brings everything together into one platform, enabling continuous testing, real-time visibility, and faster remediation.”
Artur Martins CISO | Cybersecurity Strategy Executive Advisor | Logicalis

How does Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) work?

Penetration Testing as a Service is designed for how security actually operates today.

Modern environments change too quickly for annual testing cycles and static reports. Penetration Testing as a Service provides a structured, risk‑based approach to penetration testing that runs continuously, gives real‑time insight into vulnerabilities, and proves that remediation is effective, all without increasing operational overhead.

Step 1 - Test what matters, when it matters

Request penetration testing on demand using credits, focused on the assets that present the greatest business and security risk.
We test a wide range of digital assets, including:

Internal infrastructure (networks, Active Directory, servers, wired and Wi‑Fi)
Web applications
Mobile applications
APIs and thick clients
External attack surface and internet‑facing perimeter

Step 2 -See findings in real time

Vulnerabilities appear live in the platform as testing happens, not weeks later in a static report.

Immediate visibility of critical and exploitable issues
Clear context on business impact and likelihood
Direct communication with penetration testing specialists to clarify risk and attack paths

This removes delay between discovery, decision‑making and remediation.

Step 3 - Remediate with clarity and control

All findings are managed in the Vulnerability Management Platform.
Assign ownership and track remediation status
View evidence, guidance and communication in one place
Maintain a complete historical record to identify repeat issues and trends

No spreadsheets. No email trails. No fragmented evidence.

Step 4 - Retest and prove closure

Every vulnerability includes a free independent retest within the service.

Retesting validates that fixes are effective
Closure status and timestamps are recorded automatically
Audit‑ready evidence is created as part of day‑to‑day operations

This allows you to demonstrate - not just assert - that risk is reducing over time.

What are the main benefits of Penetration Testing as a Service?

Access your insights via the unified Vulnerability Management Platform

Penetration Testing as a Service provides a single platform to manage vulnerabilities across the entire security lifecycle.

It combines continuous testing, real-time visibility, and expert support to give organisations a clear, central view of their security posture.

Request on-demand penetration testing when you need it

Penetration Testing as a Service introduces a flexible, credit-based model for penetration testing.

Customers can purchase credits and request tests for specific assets or environments directly through the portal, enabling targeted, on-demand validation as infrastructure evolves.

Real-time visibility of new vulnerabilities through the platform

Vulnerabilities are aggregated from multiple sources, including penetration tests, vulnerability scanners, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) tools, and external attack surface monitoring, and managed in a central platform.

Findings from penetration tests are uploaded in real time, helping to prioritise and accelerate remediation.

Continuous external monitoring

The service includes continuous perimeter monitoring, using external intelligence to identify exposed assets and emerging risks.

Newly identified vulnerabilities are automatically surfaced in the platform, ensuring ongoing visibility of the organisation’s external attack surface.

Direct access to penetration testing experts

Customers can engage directly with experienced penetration testers for guidance, clarification, and next steps.

This direct collaboration helps translate findings into practical actions and supports faster, more effective remediation.

Audit-ready reporting and validation

Executive summaries are tailored to the defined testing scope and can align to specific compliance and audit requirements, including ISO27001, Dora, NIS2 Directive alongside providing supplier assurance & third‑party risk mitigation.

Each vulnerability finding includes one complimentary retest to validate remediation, ensuring issues are fully resolved without additional cost.

Platform-enabled. Human Led.

Penetration Testing as a Service is powered by the Vulnerability Management Platform, but every penetration test is performed by experienced security professionals.

The platform connects testing, communication, remediation and evidence into a single operational workflow, while our experts deliver the insight that automation alone cannot.

How organisations use Penetration Testing as a Service to strengthen cyber defence strategy

Case Study: From visibility gaps to audit-ready security testing

A US-based financial services organisation used Penetration Testing as a Service to support upcoming audit requirements and enhance visibility of security risks.

Through targeted testing and real-time reporting, they gained a clearer view of vulnerabilities and began building a more structured, audit-ready approach to security testing.

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Case Study: Strengthening web application security through continuous testing

A European travel organisation used Penetration Testing as a Service to gain continuous visibility across its web platforms and strengthen application security. Testing identified a high-severity vulnerability that could have exposed sensitive customer data, which was quickly remediated and retested.

The platform provided a centralised, audit-ready record of vulnerabilities and fixes, supporting a more structured and defensible approach to security.

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Why choose Logicalis

Logicalis combines deep cybersecurity expertise with a platform-led approach to deliver modern penetration testing as an ongoing, operational capability. By bringing together experienced offensive security specialists, SOC-aligned delivery, and a scalable global model, Logicalis helps organisations move from reactive testing to continuous, measurable security improvement.

Deep expertise and proven experience

Logicalis has a highly skilled offensive security team with strong red team experience across a range of sectors.

Our team holds industry-recognised certifications, including OSEP, CRTP and CRTO, demonstrating advanced expertise in penetration testing, backed by hands-on experience in complex, real-world environments.

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Global delivery with local support

Backed by a global security capability, Logicalis supports organisations across regions while maintaining strong local alignment to regulatory and operational requirements.

This model enables consistent delivery at scale, tailored to the needs of organisations ranging from SMBs to large enterprise environments.

Integrated security operations

Logicalis delivers Penetration Testing as a Service as part of a broader, SOC-aligned security organisation, connecting offensive testing with detection and response capabilities.

This integrated approach ensures vulnerabilities are not only identified, but understood in the context of wider threat activity and operational risk, supporting a more holistic security strategy.

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Try Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) with a proof of concept

Penetration Testing as a Service can be experienced through a proof of concept (POC), giving organisations direct access to the platform and expert-led testing without long-term commitment.

This allows teams to see real findings, understand the value of continuous testing, and assess how the service fits within their existing security processes.

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Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) frequently asked questions

Penetration Testing as a Service brings together multiple capabilities within a single cybersecurity service, and understanding how it works can raise a few common questions. Here are some key answers to help explain how Penetration Testing as a Service differs from traditional approaches and how it supports continuous, audit-ready security testing.

What is Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS)?

Penetration Testing as a Service is a subscription-based penetration testing service delivered through a secure platform, enabling organisations to request, track, and manage security testing and vulnerabilities in one place.

How is this different from traditional penetration testing?

Penetration Testing as a Service provides continuous access to testing, real-time visibility of vulnerabilities, and integrated remediation tracking rather than one-off engagements.

How does the credit model work?

The service uses a flexible credit system, where one credit equals one day of expert penetration testing effort, used based on scope and complexity. This approach removes the delays of traditional procurement and enables faster response to emerging risks, new applications, or regulatory requirements.

How do we request a pen test?

Clients can request tests directly via the portal, defining scope, timing, environment, and testing approach.

How are findings delivered?

Vulnerabilities are uploaded into the platform during testing, allowing remediation to begin before the final report.

How does this support compliance?

The platform provides governance, risk, and compliance metrics such as severity, ageing, and time-to-fix insights to support audits and regulatory requirements.