How Can Penetration Testing as a Service ELIMINATE Your Cybersecurity Headaches?
Brian Nichols
Channel Manager (East/North Central) | Creating Contact Centers that Don't SUCK
Introduction
We’re in the midst of a digital revolution, and now more than ever, businesses need to be vigilant about protecting their data. The good news is that there are many tools available to help you keep your systems secure. Penetration testing as a service (PTaaS) is one such tool that can greatly increase your awareness of potential security gaps in your IT infrastructure. In this post, I'll outline what PTaaS is and why it can be beneficial for both small businesses and enterprises alike.
What is PTaaS?
PTaaS is a subscription-based model for security and business continuity that allows you to choose from a menu of cybersecurity and business continuity services that you would like performed throughout the year. These services can range from penetration testing to ransomware impact analysis, with many other options in between. The idea behind PTaaS is that your organization will be able to stay up-to-date on its cybersecurity and business continuity needs without having to worry about finding the extra staff or funding to do so on its own.
PTaaS providers usually offer packages based monthly fee, which allows you the access to experienced cybersecurity professionals at any time during their agreement period. This means that no matter what issues crop up with your organization's security infrastructure or technology platforms, you'll be able to address them quickly and effectively through the help of these experts instead of trying (and sometimes failing) on your own
How Does it Work?
PTaaS is a subscription-based service. You pay a monthly fee and receive all of the services that you choose on a regular schedule. You can also choose to have specific services performed on an as-needed basis, which is also billed per use.
One of the best things about PTaaS is how customized it can be. You're not locked into any particular service or package; instead, you get to choose from a menu of options based on your needs and budget. The frequency and type of testing that's performed are up to you, so if one month your company wants penetration testing done weekly while another month they need more frequent vulnerability assessments then there's no problem with this option available through PTaaS!
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Why Should I Use PTaaS?
You should consider PTaaS for the following reasons:
Benefits of a PTaaS Model
In a PTaaS model, you can bundle your security penetration testing and business continuity services together in a custom sequence that best suits your business needs. The benefit of this is that you are able to pay a monthly recurring fee with bundled discounts, which will help save money in the long term.
Additionally, it gives you continual insights into the status of your security posture and allows you to gain clarity on whether or not there are any gaps or deficiencies within it. This enables better planning for future initiatives and investments, as well as determining where improvements need to be made in order to better protect yourself against data breaches and other malicious attacks on your organization's infrastructure.
Conclusion
Penetration testing as a service is a great idea for nearly any business that deals with sensitive data. It’s not just about ensuring compliance with regulations like HIPAA or PCI, but also about protecting your customers’ privacy and providing them the security they need in an age where cyberattacks are an everyday occurrence.