Continuous Penetration Testing
Security testing that never stands still
Combine expert-led testing, attack surface visibility and remediation tracking in one ongoing programme, and leave static reports behind.
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- CREST & CHECK accredited testers
- UK-based account team
- Live results platform
- No-obligation scoping call
Overview
Your environment changes daily. Your testing should too.
Very few organisations operate a fixed estate any more. Cloud services spin up, applications ship new features and fresh vulnerabilities are disclosed every week. An annual test simply cannot keep up with that rate of change, and guidance such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework places clear emphasis on monitoring cyber risk continuously.
Continuous penetration testing treats security assurance as a programme rather than an event. Assessment, validation and prioritisation happen on a recurring basis, so you find weaknesses before an attacker does and can prove progress over time.
Our service is delivered in partnership with Rootshell Security, a CREST and CHECK accredited provider, and is delivered through a dedicated platform where findings, remediation and testing activity are all managed in one place.
What's included
The building blocks of our approach
Frequent scanning alone is not enough, so we pair automation with human judgement and practical workflows.
Automated discovery and scanning
Regularly scheduled automated testing maintains broad coverage of your assets between manual engagements.
Human-led validation
Consultants step in where it counts, confirming findings so results reflect what is genuinely exploitable.
Attack surface visibility
Ongoing discovery of internet-facing assets keeps your external footprint mapped as it grows.
Prioritisation and workflows
Findings feed straight into remediation workflows, helping teams focus on the fixes that reduce the most risk.
Measurable progress
Track exposure and remediation over time, giving you clear evidence for audits and board reporting.
Sprint-aligned testing
At the highest tier, deeper manual testing can be timed around development cycles and major system changes.
How it works
Three tiers, one continuous programme
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Core
Scheduled automated testing combined with attack surface discovery, remediation workflows and platform visibility. The foundation for ongoing exposure monitoring.
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Managed
Everything in Core, plus consultant oversight. Experts verify findings, add contextual risk analysis and support your remediation effort.
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Targeted
Our most in-depth tier, adding focused manual testing and agile engagement with your development teams, aligned to sprints and significant changes.
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Review and refine
Throughout the programme, results are tracked on the platform so scope and priorities can be adjusted as your environment evolves.
Benefits
What continuous testing delivers
Reduce exposure sooner
Issues are identified and validated early, closing the gap between a weakness appearing and it being fixed.
Keep up with change
Testing evolves alongside your infrastructure and applications instead of lagging months behind.
Work smarter on remediation
Effort goes into high-value fixes rather than chasing outdated findings from last year's report.
Better audit and board reporting
Demonstrate ongoing testing and falling risk with structured, measurable evidence.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is continuous penetration testing?
It is an ongoing approach to security testing that combines regular assessment, expert validation and remediation support. Rather than a yearly snapshot, it gives you a living view of your exposure.
How does it compare with an annual penetration test?
An annual test shows your posture at a single point in time. Continuous testing provides ongoing visibility and prioritisation, so new weaknesses are caught as your environment changes.
Is continuous testing the same as PTaaS?
Not quite. PTaaS describes how testing is delivered, typically through a platform on a subscription basis. Continuous testing describes the testing approach itself, and the two work well together.
Does it replace manual penetration testing?
No. The strongest programmes blend automation for coverage with human-led testing for depth and validation. Our tiers let you choose how much consultant involvement you need.
Who is it best suited to?
It suits organisations with fast-changing environments, a growing external attack surface, a heavy remediation workload or a need for year-round visibility. It can also support compliance by providing recurring evidence of testing and remediation, although specific requirements vary.
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