How often should a SaaS company do penetration testing?

At minimum, annually. SOC 2 auditors expect to see a pen test report within the audit observation period. Additional testing is recommended after significant platform changes.

What is the difference between a vulnerability scan and a penetration test?

A vulnerability scan is automated and identifies known vulnerabilities. A penetration test involves human experts who attempt to exploit vulnerabilities and demonstrate real-world attack paths.

Do we need a pen test for SOC 2 certification?

SOC 2 does not explicitly mandate penetration testing, but virtually all auditors expect to see a recent pen test report as evidence of vulnerability management.

SaaS Security Testing

Penetration Testing For SaaS Applications

Application-layer, API, and infrastructure penetration testing designed for SaaS companies. Satisfies SOC 2 requirements, uncovers real vulnerabilities, and delivers actionable remediation guidance.

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Test Types

Penetration Testing for SaaS

We test your application the way real attackers would, not just run automated scanners.

Web Application Testing

OWASP Top 10 coverage including injection, authentication flaws, access control bypasses, and business logic vulnerabilities.

API Security Testing

REST and GraphQL API testing for authentication bypass, rate limiting, data exposure, and privilege escalation.

Cloud Infrastructure Testing

AWS, Azure, and GCP configuration review, IAM policy analysis, and network segmentation testing.

Social Engineering

Phishing simulations and pretexting exercises to test your team's human security posture.

Process

How It Works

Scope definition and rules of engagement

Reconnaissance and threat modeling

Manual and AI-assisted testing

Detailed findings report with remediation guidance

Results feed into SOC 2 evidence

Re-test to verify remediation

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should SaaS companies do pen testing?

At minimum annually for SOC 2 compliance. We recommend testing after major releases or infrastructure changes. Our CaaS program includes annual testing.

What does a pen test report include?

Executive summary, detailed findings ranked by severity, proof-of-concept evidence, remediation guidance, and a re-test attestation letter suitable for auditor and customer review.

Do you use AI in penetration testing?

Yes. We use custom AI tools to accelerate reconnaissance and identify patterns that manual testing alone would miss, while human testers focus on business logic and creative attack paths.

How much does SaaS pen testing cost?

Costs range from $5,000 for a focused API test to $25,000+ for comprehensive application and infrastructure testing. Scope drives pricing. Schedule a call for a custom quote.

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