Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS)
Penetration Testing as a Service combines an initial deep assessment with ongoing activity so testing keeps pace with meaningful changes in the application. High Bit Security’s PTaaS includes web application change detection as a standard part of the service.
How PTaaS works
- Initial full penetration test — Manual testing of the defined scope with a standard report.
- Ongoing change detection — Regular checks for meaningful surface changes (new or substantially altered endpoints, pages, authentication flows, or technology shifts). Credentialed or non-credentialed.
- Change-driven testing — When significant changes are identified, targeted testing can be performed on the affected areas.
- Continuous report access — Current findings and change summaries remain available through the same report access used for other High Bit work.
Data handling: PTaaS is a service performed by High Bit Security. All tooling, resources, and data remain on High Bit’s private, self-hosted systems. High Bit also offers per-client data isolation. Nothing is sent to a third-party cloud platform. Client data does not leave High Bit networks. Confidentiality and data retention are covered in the Terms of Service under Information Security Services, points E (Confidential Information and Trade Secrets) and F (Sensitive Data Retention and Destruction).
When PTaaS is a good fit
- Applications that change frequently and need more than an annual point-in-time test.
- Teams that want evidence of monitoring between full assessments.
- Programs that need both deep manual coverage and visibility after major releases or significant changes.
- Organizations that prefer not to send application traffic, credentials, or scan data to a third-party cloud platform.
For a side-by-side view of when a traditional test, change detection, or full PTaaS makes sense, see the comparison article. For change detection alone, see the change detection page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is change detection included in PTaaS?
Yes. Change detection is part of High Bit’s PTaaS work. It can also be scoped separately when the primary need is visibility between tests.
Does PTaaS send data to a third-party cloud platform?
No. All tooling, resources, and data remain on High Bit’s private, self-hosted systems. High Bit also offers per-client data isolation.
How is PTaaS different from an annual test?
An annual test is a point-in-time assessment. PTaaS adds ongoing change detection and targeted follow-up so testing keeps pace with meaningful changes. See the comparison article.