Penetration Testing as a Service
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What is Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS)?
Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) is a continuous approach to ethical hacking that delivers expert-led security testing through a dedicated platform.
Unlike traditional penetration testing, which is typically performed once a year, PTaaS offers ongoing, flexible access to testing resources that integrate with your existing security program.
Annual security assessments are no longer enough to keep up with cyber threats. PTaaS addresses this gap by combining automated tools with in-depth manual testing carried out by experienced security professionals. This approach provides richer, more actionable insights than scanning tools alone, helping you identify, prioritise, and fix vulnerabilities faster.
Through the PTaaS platform, organisations can schedule tests on demand, monitor real-time progress, collaborate directly with testers, and access detailed findings and guidance. It supports testing across a range of targets, from web applications and APIs to internal infrastructure and social engineering, making it a scalable, proactive solution for strengthening your long-term security.
Types of Penetration Testing
Each type of penetration test targets specific vulnerabilities to give you tailored insight into your security risks.
Network Penetration Testing
This test focuses on your internal and external network infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. We uncover sensitive data that may be at risk, assess the potential impact of exposure, and provide clear, actionable recommendations to reduce your security risk.
Web Application Penetration Testing
Web apps are common entry points for attackers. A web application test simulates real-world attacks on your websites or web-based applications to find issues like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and authentication flaws.
Wireless Penetration Testing
Wireless networks can be an easy target if not properly secured. Wireless penetration testing checks for insecure Wi-Fi configurations, rogue access points, and encryption weaknesses that could allow attackers to breach your network.
Social Engineering Testing
Human error is one of the weakest links in security. Social engineering tests use techniques such as phishing, pretexting, or baiting to assess how your employees respond to manipulation attempts and identify where additional training may be needed.
Cloud Penetration Testing
Cloud penetration testing evaluates the security of your cloud-based infrastructure, applications, and services. It identifies vulnerabilities in areas like misconfigured storage, access controls, APIs, and identity management. Whether you’re using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, our testing ensures you’re protected and aligned with industry best practices.
How Would Your Business Benefit From PTaaS?
Continuous Security Monitoring
PTaaS provides ongoing monitoring to ensure your systems are regularly assessed for vulnerabilities and threats.
Cost-Effective Security
Access expert penetration testers without the need for a full-time security team, offering a more affordable solution to strong security.
Fast Vulnerability Detection
PTaaS enables fast identification and remediation of weaknesses, reducing the window of exposure to potential cyberattacks.
Effectively Remediate Risk
Turn testing insights into action with tailored remediation guidance, addressing critical risks and strengthening your security defenses; all powered through The Rootshell Platform.
Comply With Security Standards
Achieve compliance with key industry standards and regulations, demonstrating your commitment to safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining robust security practices.
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Our Penetration Testing Process
Rootshell’s penetration testing services follow a structured and proven approach to uncovering and reporting vulnerabilities.
Our in-depth testing methodology includes:
1. Planning and Scoping
The first step in penetration testing is planning and scoping, where the goals of the test are defined. This phase involves determining what is going to be tested, as well as the objectives of the test. The scope involves agreeing on what is in and out of scope for the test, as well as selecting the level of access the tester will have. Timelines and communication protocols are also established for a smooth testing process.
2. Information Gathering
In this phase, the focus is on collecting as much information as possible about the target system to identify potential entry points. Information gathering can be divided into two types: passive and active reconnaissance. Passive reconnaissance involves gathering publicly available information, and active reconnaissance includes scanning networks to identify open ports, services, and software, which can highlight vulnerabilities.
3. Vulnerability Assessment
Once the information is gathered, the next step is to perform a vulnerability assessment. In this phase, automated tools and manual techniques are used to identify weaknesses in the system. Whilst automated tools are useful, manual verification will help to detect more complex vulnerabilities, such as logic flaws or configuration issues that automated tools may miss.
4. Exploitation
Exploitation is the phase where the tester attempts to actively exploit the vulnerabilities identified in the previous step. The goal is to assess how deeply an attacker could penetrate the system if they were able to exploit these weaknesses. Once access is gained, the tester may attempt privilege escalation, which involves gaining higher-level access to systems or sensitive data.
5. Post-Exploitation
After gaining access, the post-exploitation phase begins. This phase is used to evaluate the impact of the breach and the extent of an attacker’s potential actions once inside the system. The tester will assess what further damage could be done, such as accessing sensitive data, moving within the network, or compromising additional systems. This phase helps to understand the real-world impact of the vulnerabilities that were exploited.
6. Reporting
The findings from the penetration test are documented and communicated during the reporting phase. A detailed report is produced, outlining all vulnerabilities discovered, the methods used to exploit them, the potential impact, and recommendations for remediation. The report is structured to cater to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, with an executive summary to help decision-makers understand the severity and importance of the findings. Each vulnerability is prioritized based on its risk level, and actionable steps are provided to help address the issues.
For streamlined access and collaboration, tools like the Rootshell Security Platform deliver these reports via a secure, centralised dashboard. This allows organisations to track vulnerabilities in real time, assign remediation tasks, and monitor progress, all in one place.
7. Remediation and Retesting
Once the vulnerabilities are identified and reported, the final step is remediation and retesting. This phase involves working with the IT or security team to fix the vulnerabilities or implement new security measures to address the risks. After the remediation, a retest is performed to ensure that the fixes were successful and that no new vulnerabilities were introduced during the process.
Comprehensive PTaaS security package bespoke to your needs
Build your package:
- Penetration Tests
- Managed Vulnerability Scanning (MVS)
- Attack Surface Management (ASM)
- Red Team Assessments
- We help you choose the services that best fit your needs
- Solutions tailored to meet your team’s objectives, risk appetite, and budget
Plus receive your results an data through The Rootshell Platform .
Why Choose Rootshell’s Penetration Testing?
At Rootshell Security, we understand that penetration testing requires expertise, guidance, and continuous support. As a trusted PTaaS provider, you can be sure that your organisation’s security is in safe hands.
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You will receive your PTaaS data through the Rootshell Platform, which speeds up and streamlines every remediation workflow through automation to help you resolve issues faster than ever before.
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Quality assured
We deliver Penetration Testing services that follow industry standards like OWASP, NIST, and PTES guidelines.
Expert advice and support
Our experienced testers offer expert guidance, delivering clear reports, advice, and step-by-step remediation instructions, prioritized by actionable insights.
Remote penetration testing
Our pen testing devices enable our testers to remotely access your organization from our secure Security Operations Centre (SOC). This allows your organization to operate as normal whilst we carry out your PTaaS.
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What is included in Rootshell’s Penetration Testing as a Service?
Rootshell Security’s Penetration Testing provides penetration tests, managed vulnerability scanning (MVS), attack surface management (ASM), and red team assessments as part of a combined, continuous security solution. This is offered as a 12-month contract, tailored to your organization.
How is Penetration Testing as a Service billed?
It is a 12-month contract with flexible billing options (monthly/annually).
What is the Rootshell Platform?
We deliver PTaaS through the Rootshell Platform, which helps to speed up our clients’ remediation processes and the delivery of our services. This includes a live feed of vulnerabilities, a dashboard of key insights into your security posture, collaboration tools, a centralised location for all your results, and much more.
What systems can you perform Pen Tests on?
We can perform penetration testing services on a range of systems, including but not limited to: web applications, mobile applications, wireless networks, operating systems, hardware devices, and firewalls.
Can Penetration Testing be carried out remotely?
Yes. We can deploy a remote penetration testing box to your site, which enables our testers to remotely access your organization from our SOC. Our testers can then carry out Penetration Testing as though they were on-site.
What’s the difference between Pen Testing and Vulnerability Scanning?
A penetration test simulates a real-world attack to identify any weaknesses. It’s carried out by skilled consultants, who use the same techniques as real-world hackers; you can think of it as ‘ethical hacking’. Vulnerability scanning is carried out using automated tools and focuses on identifying vulnerabilities within software, unlike traditional penetration testing performed by a security team.