Penetration Testing as-A-Service Market Report 2025

This Penetration Testing as-A-Service Market report delivers an in-depth analysis of the market’s key characteristics, including size, growth potential, and segmentation. It provides a detailed breakdown of the market across major regions and leading countries, highlighting historical data and future growth projections. The report also examines the competitive landscape, market share insights, emerging trends, and strategic developments shaping the market.

The penetration testing as-a-service market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $1.9 billion in 2024 to $2.33 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.1%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the increasing number of cyberattacks on enterprises, the growing adoption of cloud services, regulatory compliance mandates, the rise in digital transformation initiatives, and the growth of remote working trends.

The penetration testing as-a-service market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.11 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.8%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the rising adoption of AI and machine learning in cybersecurity, the growing complexity of IT infrastructure, increasing investment in cybersecurity solutions, a heightened focus on third-party risk management, and the growing demand for proactive threat mitigation. Key trends in the forecast period include the integration of automated and manual testing approaches, a shift toward cloud-based PTaaS solutions, increased demand for real-time vulnerability assessments, growing adoption of zero-trust security frameworks, and an emphasis on securing DevSecOps environments.

The increasing sophistication of cyber threats is expected to drive the growth of the penetration testing-as-a-service (PTaaS) market in the coming years. Cyber threats refer to malicious activities aimed at compromising or stealing data, while attack sophistication involves the complexity and advanced techniques used in these cyberattacks. The rise in cyber threats and attack sophistication is driven by factors such as increased digitalization, advancements in technology, the exploitation of vulnerabilities, and the growing presence of organized cybercriminals targeting critical infrastructure. PTaaS offers scalable and cost-effective solutions to enhance security and ensure compliance in an ever-evolving threat landscape. For instance, according to the National University (NU), a US-based private nonprofit, there were 5.4 billion malware attacks globally in 2022, with cyberattacks occurring every 39 seconds. In 2023, ransomware was responsible for over 72% of attacks, eCrime leak site victims increased by 76%, and 75% of identity attacks were malware-free. As a result, the rising cyber threats and sophisticated attacks are fueling the demand for penetration testing as a service.

Companies in the PTaaS market are increasingly adopting automation and AI technologies to enhance cybersecurity assessments. One such development is autonomous penetration testing, which uses AI-driven solutions to improve efficiency and coverage while reducing manual effort. An autonomous penetration testing solution leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to conduct continuous security assessments, simulating real-world attacks to identify and exploit vulnerabilities with minimal human involvement. For example, in July 2024, FireCompass, a US-based cybersecurity company, introduced Agent AI for Ethical Hacking & Autonomous Penetration Testing. This platform autonomously performs penetration testing workflows, utilizing generative AI to identify vulnerabilities, create tailored attack plans, and simulate potential breaches. This innovation accelerates testing, improves coverage, and enhances the productivity of human penetration testers, addressing the increasing complexity of cybersecurity threats.

In January 2024, Aquion Pty Ltd, an Australia-based cybersecurity company, partnered with Trustwave Holdings Inc. to enhance cybersecurity capabilities across Australia and New Zealand. This collaboration will combine Trustwave's extensive cybersecurity expertise with Aquion's local market knowledge to offer improved security solutions for regional businesses. Trustwave Holdings Inc., a US-based cybersecurity firm, is well-known for providing penetration testing services.

Major players in the penetration testing as-a-service market are International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), Cisco Systems Inc., Astra IT Inc., Synopsys Inc., Fortinet Inc., CrowdStrike Inc., HackerOne Inc., Tenable Inc., Rapid7 Inc., Qualys Inc., Secureworks Inc., Checkmarx Ltd., Invicti Security Inc., Indusface Pvt. Ltd., Coalfire Systems Inc., Armor Defense Inc., Black Duck Software Inc., Core Security Technologies Inc., Acunetix Ltd., Indium Software Pvt. Ltd., BreachLock Inc., Isecurion Pvt. Ltd., ImmuniWeb S.A., Cyberhunter Solutions Pvt. Ltd., AppSecure Security Inc.

North America was the largest region in the penetration testing as-a-service market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in penetration testing as-a-service report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the penetration testing as-a-service market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Penetration testing as a service (PTaaS) is a cloud-based solution that combines advanced automated tools with expert human analysis to provide continuous security assessments. This approach enables organizations to proactively identify and address vulnerabilities, enhancing their cybersecurity resilience and allowing for swift responses to evolving threats through ongoing monitoring and real-time insights.

The primary services offered in penetration testing as a service include network penetration testing, web application testing, mobile application testing, social engineering testing, and wireless network testing. Network penetration testing involves evaluating the security of a computer network by simulating an attack to uncover vulnerabilities that malicious actors could exploit. These services are typically deployed through cloud-based, on-premises, or hybrid models, with pricing structures such as subscription-based, project-based, and pay-per-test options. PTaaS is utilized by both large enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The end users span various industries, including healthcare, financial services, retail and e-commerce, manufacturing, technology and telecom, government and public sector, and others.

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The penetration testing as-a-service market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as network penetration testing, web application testing, mobile application testing, and social engineering assessments. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The penetration testing as-a-service market also includes sales of automated penetration testing tools, continuous monitoring solutions, cloud-based security platforms, and reporting and analytics tools. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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