Pentest as a Service with SecTepe SnapScan
Continuous attack-surface validation delivered as a managed service — on SecTepe SnapScan, our own pentesting platform. Self-hosted in Germany, startable on demand, with graded approvals for active exploitation and an unbroken audit trail. Complementary to the classic pentest — not a replacement.
SnapScan Run #42
last 24h · hybrid scope
What is Pentest as a Service?
PTaaS closes the gap between two annual pentests. Instead of a single snapshot, you get continuous, autonomous attack simulation against your production environment — driven and interpreted by SecTepe.
Continuous, not a snapshot
Regular runs surface drift, new exposures and regressions after releases immediately — instead of waiting for next year's pentest.
Autonomous attack chains
SnapScan combines vulnerabilities, misconfigurations and weak credentials into real attack paths — not just a list of single CVEs.
Production-safe & GDPR-compliant
Safe exploitation without DoS risk, no agents on endpoints, EU data handling and full logging of every action.
SecTepe SnapScan
We do not run PTaaS on a bought-in US platform but on one we built and operate ourselves. That decides where your findings sit, who can see them, and how quickly we can change something when your environment demands it.
Sovereign and self-hosted
The platform runs in German data centres — or entirely on your own infrastructure if you prefer. There is no telemetry to a third party and no licence margin for you to carry.
- Operated by us, or self-hosted by you
- Containers or a hardened appliance, shipped signed
- Multi-tenant with roles, permissions and an audit trail
We develop it ourselves
Whatever our analysts find missing in the field, we build in. You are not talking to a reseller but to the team that writes and runs the platform.
- Findings carry through as evidence towards your ISMS
- A new critical CVE triggers a retest across the fleet
- Open findings export for SOAR and your own automation
What SnapScan delivers
Eight core capabilities that clearly set PTaaS apart from classic vulnerability scanning.
Agentic AI pentest
An AI agent does not work through a checklist but follows paths: it combines findings, digs further and documents the chain traceably.
Exploitability, not a raw list
Active verification in three graded modes proves what is actually exploitable — with an evidence artefact instead of “potentially vulnerable”.
Attack chains & blast radius
Surfacing the few combinations that genuinely lead to impact — with an exposure score from A to F per target.
Internal pentest via runner
An engagement-bound runner inside your network with a signed scope: AD enumeration, credential testing and escalation paths, behind explicit opt-in.
Cloud and Kubernetes posture
Configuration in AWS, Azure and GCP against CIS guidance, plus a read-only audit for Kubernetes clusters.
Attack surface in view
Continuously recording subdomains, services and certificates — including a diff of what changed since the last run.
Scheduled and on-demand runs
Startable on a schedule or with one click — before a release, after a migration, or when a new critical CVE lands.
Finding-level retest
One click re-checks that single finding and records the outcome: remediated, still present, or inconclusive.
Our managed PTaaS process
Five clearly bounded steps — so PTaaS acts as a continuous security service, not just a tool.
Onboarding & scoping
Define crown jewels, environments, run frequency and rules of engagement together.
SnapScan setup
Tenant setup, runner deployment, integrations with AD, cloud accounts and ticketing.
Continuous pentesting
Automated runs on schedule or event — external, internal, cloud, hybrid.
Triage by SecTepe
Our analysts assess every finding in context, remove noise and prioritise.
Remediation & retest
Remediation guidance, retest after fix, trend reporting towards audit.
Classic pentest vs. PTaaS
Both approaches complement each other — neither replaces the other. The table below lists the strengths per approach.
| Criterion | Classic pentest | PTaaS with SnapScan |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology | manual, analyst-driven | autonomous, platform-driven |
| Frequency | point in time (annual / release) | continuous / on-demand |
| Business-logic flaws | ✓ strong | limited |
| Environment coverage | scope-limited | ✓ very broad |
| Time to react to changes | project cadence | minutes to hours |
| Regulatory fit | ISO 27001, NIS2, TISAX, DORA (formal evidence) | complementary evidence of continuous effectiveness |
| Typical value | deep audit, logic risks | drift detection, release gating |
Best practice: an annual manual pentest for depth and creativity plus ongoing PTaaS for breadth and timeliness.
Where PTaaS is particularly strong
Four scenarios where continuous, autonomous pentesting delivers the biggest leverage.
Mid-market under NIS2
Regular evidence of effectiveness between audits — without building your own red team.
Critical-infrastructure operators
Continuous attack-surface monitoring for regulated sectors (energy, healthcare, finance).
MSSP and SOC customers
Complements detection & response with proactive validation: does your SOC react to real attack paths?
DevOps & release-driven teams
Release gating inside CI/CD: no release without a green PTaaS run on the changed attack surface.
What you get out of every run
Every PTaaS run produces directly actionable results — for the C-level, for technical teams and for audit.
Executive summary
C-level-ready summary with attack paths, risk score and progress over time.
Exploit evidence with attack chain
Reproducible steps and hashed evidence artefacts per finding — proven chains marked as such.
Prioritised remediation guidance
Sorted by impact and enriched with CISA KEV and EPSS — Dev and Ops know what to tackle first.
Trend reporting over time
Continuous view: are attack surfaces shrinking, are risks staying open for long?
Compliance mapping
Indicative mapping to ISO 27001 Annex A and BSI IT-Grundschutz as a basis for evidence — not a certification statement.
SecTepe triage & remediation guidance
Our analysts interpret findings, remove noise and accompany remediation including retest.
PTaaS Trend — Q1/2026
12 runs · hybrid scope
Frequently asked questions about PTaaS
Answers to the most common questions about Pentest as a Service with SnapScan.
Does Pentest as a Service replace a classic penetration test?
Where does SnapScan run and how is data processed (GDPR)?
Is this safe for production?
How often should PTaaS run?
How is pricing structured?
Which environments does SnapScan cover?
Ready for continuous pentesting?
Start with a no-obligation SnapScan demo or a scoping call. We walk you through a live run against a demo environment — and show how PTaaS fits into your security operations.
How we work with you
We treat every engagement as a long-term partnership rather than a one-off delivery. Our approach is organised into four clear phases so that you always know what happens when, who owns which responsibility and which outcomes you can expect.
1. Free initial conversation
We learn about your starting position, your goals and the constraints you operate under. In 30 to 45 minutes we check whether our offering fits your situation, outline possible paths and answer your questions – no obligation attached.
2. Structured assessment
We capture the current state systematically – technically, organisationally and in regulatory terms. You receive a prioritised assessment that clearly names strengths, gaps and action areas and forms the basis for a robust offer.
3. Delivery with a dedicated lead
A senior lead guides you through the delivery with clear milestones, transparent effort and cost planning and a weekly status. All results are documented and remain fully owned by you.
4. Continuous operations & review
After project close, we stay alongside you in operations – via managed-service components, regular reviews, action tracking and proactive recommendations on new threats, regulatory changes or technology shifts.