Discover how PTaaS enables agile security for ANZ startups. Continuous penetration testing integrated with DevOps workflows. Compliance-ready & scalable.

What Is Penetration Testing As A Service PTaaS
Introduction: Why Security Needs to Scale With You
In today's fast-paced tech landscape, especially in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), startups and scale-ups are shipping code fast, integrating APIs, moving to the cloud - and often expanding globally. But every feature shipped also expands your attack surface.

In this growth phase, security can't be an afterthought, and traditional penetration testing just doesn't cut it anymore. It's slow, static, expensive, and disconnected from agile software development lifecycles. That's where Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) comes in - and why businesses across ANZ are choosing Capture The Bug to secure their stack, stay compliant, and move faster without compromise.
What is PTaaS?
Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) is a modern approach to offensive security testing. It delivers continuous, on-demand, cloud-based penetration testing-integrated directly into your development and deployment pipelines.

Unlike traditional pentesting, which is:
  • Time-bound (once a year)
  • Document-heavy (you wait for a long PDF report)
  • Non-collaborative (limited visibility or interaction)
PTaaS is:
  • Always-on or on-demand
  • Real-time and interactive
  • Collaborative between devs and ethical hackers
  • DevOps-integrated and compliance-friendly
Platforms like Capture The Bug combine real human expertise with modern tooling, so you get deep manual testing, threat modeling, and vulnerability validation - all accessible from a web dashboard.
How PTaaS Works (Step-by-Step)
  1. Asset Scoping
    Define your testing scope - whether it's web apps, APIs, mobile apps, cloud infrastructure, or internal tools. With Capture The Bug, this process is self-guided and quick, no long calls or confusion.
  2. Launch a Test
    You can schedule recurring tests or launch them on-demand for:
    • New product launches
    • Major updates
    • Compliance audits
    • Partner integrations
    Capture The Bug's ethical hackers are certified (OSCP, CREST, CEH, etc.) and specialize in simulating real-world attacks.
  3. Manual + Automated Testing Begins
    PTaaS isn't just running a scanner - real researchers test against:
    • OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
    • Business logic flaws
    • Misconfigurations
    • API security gaps
    • Custom attack vectors based on your environment
  4. Real-Time Reporting
    View findings as they're discovered:
    • CVSS risk scores
    • Proof of concept (PoC)
    • Screenshots and videos
    • Suggested fixes
    • In-app chat with the tester
    No more waiting weeks for a PDF. You can take action immediately.
  5. Retesting & Closure
    Once your dev team fixes vulnerabilities, you can request a free retest to confirm the fix. Everything is logged for audit and compliance.
  6. Export Reports
    You can generate reports tailored for:
    • Executive teams
    • Dev teams
    • Auditors
    • Investors or customers
    These reports align with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and NZISM standards.
Why PTaaS is Ideal for Fast-Growing Companies in ANZ
  1. Matches Your Speed
    Agile teams need security that moves just as fast. PTaaS can be embedded into your CI/CD pipeline, allowing you to test every release or feature deployment.
  2. Predictable, Startup-Friendly Pricing
    Capture The Bug offers subscription-based pricing, meaning you avoid the $10k–$50k one-off pentest costs. You pay only for what you test - and it scales with your team.
  3. Local Compliance, Global Standards
    PTaaS helps you meet both local and international compliance needs:
    • ISO 27001
    • APRA CPS 234 (AU)
    • NZISM (NZ)
    • SOC 2
    • PCI-DSS
    • Essential Eight
  4. Ideal for DevOps and Agile Teams
    Integrate with your existing workflow:
    • Jira (ticketing)
    • GitHub/GitLab (code context)
    • Slack (alerts)
    • Confluence (documentation)
  5. Boosts Sales and Investor Confidence
    Want to land enterprise clients or raise funding? Showing a clean, continuous pentesting record builds trust. Share proof of testing, remediation, and secure SDLC practices - all documented via PTaaS.
Benefits of Capture The Bug's PTaaS Platform
  • Human-led security, not just scans
  • Dev-friendly interface and actionable reporting
  • Subscription-based, affordable pricing
  • Fast retesting and closure workflows
  • Hosted in alignment with AU/NZ data regulations
Whether you're launching your first product or expanding internationally, Capture The Bug helps you scale securely.
📈 The ROI of PTaaS
  • Reduces the likelihood of breaches
  • Builds confidence in your product
  • Speeds up compliance efforts
  • Improves developer productivity with early feedback
  • Costs less than remediating an incident post-breach
Security isn't just a cost center - with PTaaS, it's a growth enabler.
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