<img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/908fb457-7f8e-4a08-9081-5565e3dfb3d7?size=2" nborder="0" align="left" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="22157.jpg" alt="Company Logo"/>The Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) market is poised for substantial growth, projected to expand from USD 0.72 billion in 2026 to USD 1.98 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 22.6%. SMEs are expected to witness a higher growth rate than large enterprises, driven by expanding digital operations and budget constraints that make PTaaS an attractive option. The Asia Pacific region is anticipated to lead in growth, with rising cybersecurity needs amid rapid digital transformation. The platform segment will dominate, reflecting a shift towards continuous, automated security validation. Major contributors include NetSPI, Synack, and SecureLayer7. The report offers comprehensive insights into market dynamics, opportunities, and competitive landscapes.<div style="float:right;padding:0 0 15px 20px;margin:15px 0 20px 20px;width:300px">
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</div>Dublin, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The <a href="https://www.researchandmarkets.com/report/penetration-testing-as-a-service-market?utm_source=GNE&amp;utm_medium=PressRelease&amp;utm_code=czwzr3&amp;utm_campaign=2254615+-+%241.98+Bn+Penetration+Testing+as+a+Service+Market+Global+Forecast+to+2031+with+NetSPI%2c+Synack%2c+Veracode%2c+Rootshell+Security%2c+Intigriti%2c+EdgeScan%2c+GuidePoint+Security%2c+InterVision+Leading&amp;utm_exec=chdomsai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Penetration Testing as a Service Market by Offering, Attack Surface - Global Forecast to 2031">"Penetration Testing as a Service Market by Offering, Attack Surface - Global Forecast to 2031"</a> has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) market is set to expand from USD 0.72 billion in 2026 to USD 1.98 billion by 2031, reflecting a CAGR of 22.6% A surge in demand is driven by cyber insurance requirements for regular penetration testing and vulnerability validation, prompting organizations to adopt PTaaS platforms for continuous testing and security assessments. Key market players include NetSPI, Synack, Veracode, Rootshell Security, Intigriti, EdgeScan, GuidePoint Security, InterVision, and many more. The research provides a competitive analysis of these key players, covering company profiles, developments, and market strategies. SMEs Segment Growth The SMEs segment is poised for higher growth than the large enterprises segment during the forecast period. As SMEs expand digital operations, they face challenges in maintaining traditional penetration testing due to limited cybersecurity expertise and budget constraints. PTaaS platforms offer a cost-effective, subscription-based solution, enabling SMEs to conduct regular security testing across web applications, APIs, and cloud workloads. Regulatory pressure and enterprise partner requirements are further driving SME adoption of PTaaS. Popularity of PTaaS Platforms The platform segment is expected to lead the market by 2026 as organizations prioritize ongoing security validation over periodic testing. PTaaS platforms integrate automated vulnerability discovery, expert-led testing, and team collaboration. These platforms streamline vulnerability identification and remediation through centralized dashboards and DevSecOps integration. Such demand is boosting the platform segment growth. Regional Insights - Asia Pacific Asia Pacific will experience the highest CAGR, fueled by digital transformation in fintech, e-commerce, and digital government sectors. Countries like India, China, Singapore, and Australia are witnessing adoption due to their expanding digital ecosystems and increased cybersecurity investments. Regional PTaaS providers such as Astra Security and SecureLayer7 are also playing a crucial role in adopting platform-driven testing. Insights Addressed: <ul><li>Drivers: Increasing frequency and complexity of cyberattacks, adoption of DevSecOps pipelines.</li><li>Restraints: Data confidentiality issues, reliance on skilled hackers for advanced validation.</li><li>Opportunities: AI-assisted testing, subscription-based security testing demand among SMEs.</li><li>Challenges: Managing false positives, PTaaS platform integration with enterprise security systems.</li></ul> Key Attributes: <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width:100%; border-collapse:collapse ;"><tr><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; ">Report Attribute</td><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; ">Details</td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; ">No. of Pages</td><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; ">351</td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; ">Forecast Period</td><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; ">2026 - 2031</td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; ">Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2026</td><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; ">$0.72 Billion</td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; ">Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2031</td><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; ">$1.98 Billion</td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; ">Compound Annual Growth Rate</td><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; ">22.6%</td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; border-left: solid black 1pt ; ">Regions Covered</td><td style="border-top: solid black 1pt ; border-right: solid black 1pt ; border-bottom: solid black 1pt ; ">Global</td></tr></table> Market Dynamics Drivers <ul><li>Rising Cyberattack Frequency and Attack Sophistication</li><li>Increase in Adoption of Devsecops and Agile Development Pipelines</li><li>Expansion of Cloud, API, and Cloud-Native Application Environments</li></ul> Restraints <ul><li>Data Confidentiality Concerns When Granting Platform Access to External Testers</li><li>Reliance on Skilled Ethical Hackers for Advanced Vulnerability Validation</li></ul> Opportunities <ul><li>Expansion of Automated and AI-Assisted Penetration Testing</li><li>Rise in Demand for Subscription-based Security Testing Among SMEs</li></ul> Challenges <ul><li>Managing False Positives and Ensuring Accuracy in Automated Testing Workflows</li><li>Integrating Ptaas Platforms with Enterprise Security and Devops Ecosystems</li></ul> Company Profiles <ul><li>Netspi</li><li>Cobalt</li><li>Synack</li><li>Veracode</li><li>Hackerone</li><li>Raxis</li><li>Levelblue</li><li>Bugcrowd</li><li>Astra Security</li><li>Rootshell Security</li><li>Intigriti</li><li>Edgescan</li><li>Guidepoint Security</li><li>Intervision</li><li>Software Secured</li><li>Yogosha</li><li>Nowsecure</li><li>Vumetric Cybersecurity</li><li>Terra Security</li><li>Aikido</li><li>Breachlock</li><li>Deepstrike</li><li>Pentest People</li><li>Firecompass</li><li>Strobes Security</li><li>Safeaeon</li><li>Immuniweb</li><li>Cyberhunter Solutions</li><li>Securelayer7</li><li>Appsecure</li></ul> <img alt="" height="400" src="//www.researchandmarkets.com/content-images/2493/2493793/1/penetration-testing-as-a-service-ptaas-market.png" width="600" /> For more information about this report visit <a href="https://www.researchandmarkets.com/report/penetration-testing-as-a-service-market?utm_source=GNE&amp;utm_medium=PressRelease&amp;utm_code=czwzr3&amp;utm_campaign=2254615+-+%241.98+Bn+Penetration+Testing+as+a+Service+Market+Global+Forecast+to+2031+with+NetSPI%2c+Synack%2c+Veracode%2c+Rootshell+Security%2c+Intigriti%2c+EdgeScan%2c+GuidePoint+Security%2c+InterVision+Leading&amp;utm_exec=chdomsai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="">https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/xtz300</a> About ResearchAndMarkets.com ResearchAndMarkets.com is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. 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