Breaking Down PTaaS: Continuous Security for Modern Companies

This is a podcast episode titled, Breaking Down PTaaS: Continuous Security for Modern Companies. The summary for this episode is: <p>Most companies continually push code, launch new features, and update their infrastructure. However, for many businesses, security testing occurs only once a year. That gap leaves systems exposed to risks that go unnoticed.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anhpham11/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anh Pham</a>, Director of Penetration Testing at Trava, explains the concept of Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS). He shares how it works and why it's more beneficial than one-time pentests. You’ll also learn how AI fits into the picture and what to consider when choosing a provider.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>The difference between PTaaS and traditional pentesting</li><li>How PTaaS supports fast-changing environments</li><li>The qualities of a trustworthy PTaaS provider&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode highlights:</strong></p><p>(00:00) Today’s topic: Penetration Testing as a Service</p><p>(03:16) PTaaS vs one-time pentests</p><p>(08:36) How PTaaS works</p><p>(11:59) Choosing a secure PTaaS provider</p><p>(13:17) Can AI help in PTaaS?</p><p>(15:22) A key reminder for businesses getting started</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with the host:</strong></p><p>Jara Rowe’s LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jararowe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@jararowe</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with the guest:</strong></p><p>Anh Pham’s LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anhpham11/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@anhpham11</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Trava:</strong></p><p>Website - <a href="http://www.travasecurity.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.travasecurity.com</a></p><p>Blog -<a href="http://www.travasecurity.com/learn-with-trava/blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.travasecurity.com/learn-with-trava/blog</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/travasecurity/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@travasecurity</a></p><p>YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@travasecurity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@travasecurity</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Listen to past episodes:</strong></p><p>Unveiling Vulnerabilities: The Power of Pen Testing - <a href="https://travasecurity.com/learn-with-trava/podcasts/unveiling-vulnerabilities-the-power-of-pen-testing-in-cybersecurity/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://travasecurity.com/learn-with-trava/podcasts/unveiling-vulnerabilities-the-power-of-pen-testing-in-cybersecurity/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Proving Compliance and Security Effectiveness Through Pen Testing - <a href="https://travasecurity.com/learn-with-trava/podcasts/proving-compliance-and-security-effectiveness-through-pen-testing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://travasecurity.com/learn-with-trava/podcasts/proving-compliance-and-security-effectiveness-through-pen-testing/</a></p>