Research & Insights

Security Market Intelligence

Data-driven research, pricing benchmarks, and strategic guidance for modern offensive security procurement. We believe that educating buyers is the first step toward a more transparent, efficient penetration testing market.

Security teams often operate in the dark when it comes to penetrating testing vendor selection. What is the average market rate for a SOC 2 web application pentest? How does methodology differ between a boutique firm and a Big Four auditor? What should be included in a standard Master Services Agreement (MSA) and Statement of Work (SOW)?

Our resources are built to answer these core questions. Below you will find free, in-depth intelligence spanning pentest RFP templates, comprehensive vendor vetting checklists to ensure you don't hire a "scanner-only" firm, standardized SOW guides to protect your legal interests, and our inaugural 2025-2026 State of Penetration Testing Annual Report.

New Release

The State of Penetration Testing

Our inaugural Annual Report analyzing global market growth, the rise of PTaaS, severe vulnerability trends, and the worsening talent shortage. Essential reading for CISOs navigating regulatory mandates like DORA and NIS2.

What's Inside

  • Market Growth

    Trajectories for global testing budgets.

  • Vulnerability Trends

    The persistence of cloud and IAM misconfigurations.

  • Regulatory Mandates

    How DORA, NIS2, and PCI v4.0 are forcing adoption.

Additional Resources

Provider Vetting Criteria

An overview of the rigorous 6-step verification process every provider must pass before joining the marketplace.

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Standardized SOW Guide

Learn how our unified Master Services Agreement protects buyers and standardizes deliverables.

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