Pcysys has extended its PenTera automated penetration testing platform to MSSPs (managed security services providers).
The new Pcysys release, dubbed PenTera Service Provider (SP), enables MSSPs to purchase licenses for penetration-test instances and leverage them to deliver penetration testing-as-a-service, the company said. It also provides MSSPs with the option to resell PenTera SP.
In addition, MSSPs can use PenTera SP to help organizations assess and improve their cyber resilience and comply with data security regulations, Pcysys said. This ensures MSSPs can leverage PenTera to protect organizations against evolving cyberattacks.
PenTera does not require any installations or network configurations, the company indicated. It also executes exploits without disrupting an organization's day-to-day operations, and re-tests and validates corrective actions, the company asserts.
Penetration Testing Market Forecast, Growth, Options
Global penetration testing market revenues are projected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26 percent between 2018 and 2023, according to industry analyst Market Research Future. These revenues also could total $2.8 billion by 2023.
Amid that market growth, numerous companies are promoting free, trial or MSSP-centric penetration testing tools or related developments. Recent examples include:
- BitDan launching a free email penetration testing tool;
- Collabrance introducing penetration testing to MSP partners;
- Cobalt raising $5 million in funding;
- UK-based MSP Claranet acquiring NotSoSecure;
- Flank introducing penetration testing services; and
- IBM Security leveraging Onapsis for ERP, Oracle and SAP penetration testing.
