Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

On average, Astra Security detected 5.33 vulnerabilities per minute in 2025, which is more than 7,000+ vulnerabilities per day in live environments. That’s the brutal math of the Modern attack surface. Without proper pentesting, each deployment cycle introduces multiple entry points for hackers, and each overlooked endpoint increases the risk of cyberattack.

88% of organizations now regularly use artificial intelligence (AI) in at least one business function. While adoption of AI technologies has accelerated rapidly, security measures often lag. The rush to roll out AI has, in many cases, overshadowed essential testing and safety protocols. This is particularly a worry when AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) become deeply embedded within organizational workflows and systems in a way that most software isn’t.

73% of successful cyber perimeter breaches in 2025 were due to vulnerable web applications. Not misconfigurations. Not phishing. Applications. If you are reading this, you are either looking to validate your current pentesting partner or shopping for one because your board, auditors, or enterprise clients are asking. So let’s break down the top 10 penetration testing companies, what they actually deliver, and how to pick the right one for your specific threat landscape and compliance requirements.

For organisations pursuing SOC 2, demonstrating effective security controls is central to the audit process. While the framework does not prescribe specific technologies or testing frequencies, it does require evidence that risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated through appropriate controls. This is where SOC 2 penetration testing becomes particularly relevant.