For many SaaS companies, penetration testing still happens once or twice a year.
A report is generated, vulnerabilities are fixed, and security is considered “done.”
The problem?
Modern SaaS systems change constantly.
New features, new APIs, new integrations, configuration changes — all of this can happen in weeks or even days. This means a security test done months ago may already be outdated.
Security risk doesn’t wait for the next annual test.
The Hidden Risk of Point-in-Time Security Testing
Annual penetration testing gives a snapshot of security at a single moment.
But after the test:
- Code changes
- Permissions evolve
- Infrastructure is updated
- APIs are added or modified
Each change introduces new attack paths.
Teams often assume they are secure because they “passed the last pentest” — when in reality, the system has already drifted into risk.
This creates a false sense of security.
What Is Continuous Security Testing?
Continuous security testing means security checks happen regularly — not just once a year.
Instead of treating VAPT as a compliance task, it becomes part of how systems are maintained.
This approach includes:
- Regular vulnerability assessments
- Periodic penetration testing aligned with releases
- Focused testing on new features, APIs, and integrations
- Revalidation of previously fixed issues
- Clear prioritization of real, exploitable risks
The goal is simple:
catch vulnerabilities as systems change — not months later.
Why SaaS Teams Benefit Most from Continuous VAPT
SaaS environments have:
- Frequent deployments
- Heavy API usage
- Third-party integrations
- Shared infrastructure
- Sensitive customer data
In this setup, waiting for an annual test leaves too much time for vulnerabilities to exist unnoticed.
Continuous security testing helps teams:
- Identify risks earlier
- Reduce the blast radius of vulnerabilities
- Avoid last-minute panic before audits
- Improve trust with customers and partners
Annual vs Continuous: A Simple Comparison
| Annual Penetration Testing | Continuous Security Testing |
|---|---|
| One-time snapshot | Ongoing visibility |
| High chance of outdated findings | Aligned with product changes |
| Often compliance-driven | Risk-focused, not just compliance-focused |
| Vulnerabilities can remain hidden for months | Faster remediation, lower impact |
Where Many Teams Go Wrong
Some teams assume continuous testing means heavy tooling or slowing down development.
In reality, it means:
- Smarter scoping
- Testing what changed
- Prioritizing critical assets
- Combining automation with expert manual testing
Security becomes manageable — not overwhelming.
How Shravas Supports Continuous Security Testing
Shravas helps teams move beyond one-time tests by providing:
- Regular VAPT aligned with release cycles
- API and application security testing
- Manual validation of real attack paths
- Clear, actionable remediation guidance
So security stays relevant — even as your product evolves.
If your security testing still happens once a year, it’s time to rethink the approach.
Let’s talk about continuous VAPT.