Organizations seek modern, continuous and integrated approaches to pentesting

Research evaluates the usage of pentesting solutions and their effectiveness

An independent survey led by Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), in partnership with Synack, reveals that 75% of respondents are likely to consider a switch from traditional pentesting approaches to the new generation of platform-based solutions, like pentesting-as-a-service (PTaaS). While pentesting is viewed as a critical component of risk and vulnerability management programs, organizations still face challenges in mitigating risk and preventing security incidents. 

This survey breaks down important key findings regarding organizational needs and challenges regarding pentesting approaches. Statistics and insights from the survey reveal: 

• Top challenges in securing the attack surface 
• Most common drivers for deploying pentesting strategies (and it’s not compliance)
• Primary reasons organizations find traditional pentesting approaches inadequate 
• Why organizations seek a platform-based approach, like PTaaS