{"id":22024,"date":"2022-08-11T02:48:15","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T21:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getastra.com\/blog\/?p=22024"},"modified":"2026-05-18T19:29:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T13:59:35","slug":"best-cloud-security-companies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getastra.com\/blog\/cloud\/best-cloud-security-companies\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 7 Cloud Security Companies for Penetration Testing in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e43a8917\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>With AI now a part of a threat-actor&#8217;s arsenal, annual vulnerability scanning or penetration testing is no longer sufficient to secure your cloud. You need continuous, shift-left, and AI-infused VAPT that generates actionable insights for you to act on&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The top 7 cloud security companies discussed here are all best in the business with unique capabilities that range from AI-blended penetration testing and DAST capabilities to multi-engine scanning that covers AI\/LLMs, APIs, IoTs, Web and mobile apps, etc. All you need to see is which ones resonate with your workflow and tech stacks to extract the best value out of them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A few factors you can look for in your desired <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getastra.com\/pentesting\/cloud\">cloud security service provider<\/a> include their VAPT mechanisms, pricing models, compliance and reporting guidance, time to implementation, coverage, UI\/UX, previous experience, and clients, etc.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Companies help you secure your cloud infrastructure from all dimensions, while a cloud security tool offers a certain set of services that form a part of their bigger offering. So make sure you choose wisely\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With AI roaring and clasping its way into the tech stacks of both threat actors and defenders, ushering a new era in cloud security, Gartner projects global information security spending to breach the <strong>$240 billion mark in 2026<\/strong>, with cloud security growing at a <strong>17.8% CAGR (Fortune Business Insights) <\/strong>from 2026 to 2030, placing it amongst the fastest-growing security segments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You, thus, cannot limit your cloud security to just firewalls or endpoint security. You need a cloud security company that performs hypothesis-based penetration testing blended with AI while retaining human expertise and oversight, and vulnerability scanning that not only identifies loopholes but also helps you fix them and build your compliance and shift-left security posture along the way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is why the seven companies profiled below specialize in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getastra.com\/pentesting\/cloud\">cloud pentesting services<\/a>, vulnerability assessment (VAPT), and manual security testing, and are not a list of firewall vendors or SIEM platforms. Each company is evaluated on scanner capabilities, compliance support, remediation guidance, pricing, and real-world fit. So the TAT for your cloud security service provider is minimized.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_7_Cloud_Security_Companies_of_All_Time\"><\/span>Top 7 Cloud Security Companies of All Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#astra\">Astra Security<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#intruder\">Intruder<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#cobalt\">Cobalt.io<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#microsoft\">Microsoft Defender for Cloud<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#breachlock\">BreachLock<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#rapid7\">Rapid7<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#checkpoint\">CheckPoint CloudGuard CNAPP<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_3_Cloud_Security_Companies_Comparison\"><\/span>Top 3 Cloud Security Companies Comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tablepress-390-scroll-wrapper\" class=\"tablepress-scroll-wrapper\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-390\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-390 column1-color tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Feature<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Astra Security<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Cobalt.io<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Intruder<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Best For<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">SMBs &amp; mid-market needing hybrid pentesting + compliance<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Enterprises needing premium human-led pentesting<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Lean teams wanting automated continuous scanning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Testing Approach<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Hybrid (automated + manual pentesting)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Primarily manual (500+ vetted pentesters)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Automated only (OpenVAS + ZAP engines)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Scanner Capabilities<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Web, Mobile, API, Cloud Infra, Networks<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Web, API, Mobile, Cloud, IoT, AI\/LLM<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Infrastructure, Web Apps, APIs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Number of Tests<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">400+ offensive security checks<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Depends on pentester scope<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">140,000+ checks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Manual Pentesting<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2705 Yes (OWASP\/PTES-certified experts)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Yes (core offering)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u274c No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Scan Behind Logins<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2705 Yes (Chrome extension)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u2705 Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">False Positive Handling<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Zero false positives (expert-vetted scans)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Low (human-verified findings)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Moderate (open-source engine limitations)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Compliance Support<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">PCI-DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">PCI-DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, Cyber Essentials<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">CI\/CD Integration<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Bitbucket + pipeline gates<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Jira, GitHub, Slack, MS Teams<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Jira, Slack, GitHub, MS Teams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Remediation Support<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Code-level fixes, video PoCs, 24\/7 AI bot + expert chat<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Real-time collaboration with pentesters<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Automated prioritization + basic guidance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Pentest Certificate<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2705 Yes (publicly verifiable)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 Yes (letter of attestation)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u274c No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Pricing<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">From $999\/year (Scanner); $5,999\/year (Pentest)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">From ~$8,500 (Standard); ~$1,650\/credit (Premium)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">From ~$101\/month (Essential); ~$163\/month (Pro)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Free Trial<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$7 trial<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u274c No<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">14-day free trial<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">G2 Rating<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">4.6\/5 (159 reviews)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">~4.7\/5 (88 badges)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">4.8\/5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Ideal Company Size<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Startups, SMBs, Mid-market<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Mid-market to Large Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">SMBs, Lean IT Teams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<!-- #tablepress-390 from cache -->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The bottom line:<\/strong> If you need the most well-rounded security company offering both automated scanning and manual pentesting at competitive pricing, Astra Security delivers the best value. Cobalt.io is the go-to for enterprises that prioritize premium human-led testing and can afford the credit-based model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Intruder wins for teams that want set-it-and-forget-it automated scanning without the complexity of full pentesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.ctaSaasCheckWrap{\n  padding:35px;\n  border: 6px;\n  background-image: url('https:\/\/cdn-blog.getastra.com\/2025\/08\/0737b9ac-deepblue-bg.png');\n  background-size: cover;\n  background-repeat: no-repeat;\n  position: relative;\n  background-position: right;\n  height: 275px;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  margin: 20px 0px;\n}\n.pentestHeadingDB{\n  color: #fff;\n  font-size: 24px;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  max-width: 450px;\n}\n.ctaSaasCheckWrapHead {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    grid-gap: 1rem;\n}\n.ctaOneDB {\n    display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;\n  border-radius: 12px;\n  background-color: #FCBB2F;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  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href=\"\/contact-us\">Get started at $7!<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ctaSaasCheckWrapImg\" src=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/https:\/\/cdn-blog.getastra.com\/2024\/08\/96ad3cf0-girlcta.png\" alt=\"character\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Cloud_Security_Companies_Experts_Opinion\"><\/span><style>&lt;br>.newctaWrapper{&amp;lt;br \/>&lt;br>  background-color: #f8f2e4;&amp;lt;br \/>&lt;br>  padding: 40px;&amp;lt;br \/>&lt;br>  border-radius: 10px;&amp;lt;br \/>&lt;br>  margin: 20px 0px;&amp;lt;br \/>&lt;br>}&amp;lt;\/p>&lt;br>&amp;lt;p>.ctaHead{&amp;lt;br \/>&lt;br>  display: flex;&amp;lt;br \/>&lt;br>  align-items: center;&amp;lt;br \/>&lt;br>  grid-gap: 1rem;&amp;lt;br \/>&lt;br>}&amp;lt;\/p>&lt;br>&amp;lt;p>.newctaHeading{&amp;lt;br \/>&lt;br>  font-size: 36px;&amp;lt;br \/>&lt;br>  font-weight: 600;&amp;lt;br \/>&lt;br>  line-height: 1.1;&amp;lt;br \/>&lt;br> 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id=\"astra\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getastra.com\/cloud-vulnerability-scanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Astra Security<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>G2 rating: 4.6\/5 (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/astra-pentest\/reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>169 reviews<\/strong><\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1854\" height=\"1075\" src=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/https:\/\/cdn-blog.getastra.com\/2025\/11\/45cd9a80-cloud-vulnerability-scanner-astra-security.png\" alt=\"Cloud Vulnerability Scanner - Astra Security\" class=\"wp-image-43735\" srcset=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/https:\/\/cdn-blog.getastra.com\/2025\/11\/45cd9a80-cloud-vulnerability-scanner-astra-security.png 1854w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1536,height=891,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/https:\/\/cdn-blog.getastra.com\/2025\/11\/45cd9a80-cloud-vulnerability-scanner-astra-security.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1854px) 100vw, 1854px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Astra Security, founded in 2018, is a CREST-accredited PTaaS and Continuous Threat Exposure Management platform covering API, AI, Cloud security, IoT, Mobile, and Web App.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Co-founded by Shikhil Sharma and Ananda Krishna (former security researchers who helped brands like Microsoft, Adobe, and AT&amp;T), Astra has uncovered <strong>over 2 million vulnerabilities<\/strong> across 1,000+ businesses in 70+ countries, saving customers an estimated $69 million in potential losses. The platform detects <strong>1000s of vulnerabilities daily<\/strong> across web apps, mobile apps, APIs, cloud infrastructure (AWS\/Azure\/GCP), networks, and blockchain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a cloud security company, we cover your entire cloud tech stack with our AI-infused PTaaS platform, and we\u2019ve recently launched our cloud vulnerability scanner that runs on our in-house offensive security engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key features:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Generates your first Cloud risk report in under 10 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Astra&#8217;s automated scanner runs <strong>400+ offensive security checks<\/strong> to uncover security misconfigurations, privilege gaps, and exposed services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hybrid approach<\/strong>: automated scanning paired with manual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getastra.com\/pentesting\/cloud\">penetration testing services for cloud infra<\/a> by OWASP\/PTES-certified experts.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The platform supports <strong>scanning behind logins<\/strong> via a Chrome extension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Continuous visibility <\/strong>into drift, insecure defaults, and mismanaged identities with <strong>credential-aware scans<\/strong> using verified tokens and programmatic access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports <strong>multi-region cloud environments<\/strong> for broad, scalable coverage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compliance-mapped<\/strong> checks for SOC2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The AI-powered &#8220;Astra-naut&#8221; bot delivers <strong>24\/7 remediation guidance<\/strong> with code snippets.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upon successful testing, clients receive a <strong>publicly verifiable VAPT certificate<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scanner plan starts at <strong>$99\/month<\/strong> ($999\/year) for automated scanning with 400+ tests for upto 250 resources per account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Pentest plan at <strong>$5,999\/year<\/strong> adds full manual penetration testing, cloud security review, compliance reporting, the pentest certificate, and two retesting rounds.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Pentest Plus plan at <strong>$9,999\/year<\/strong> covers multiple targets with a dedicated Customer Success Manager, Slack Connect support, and custom SLAs. <strong>A $7 trial cloud scan trial for a week <\/strong>is also available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SMBs and mid-market companies needing enterprise-grade pentesting without a full security team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SaaS companies pursuing SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and ISO 27001 (multiple local and global) certifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comprehensive <strong>hybrid testing<\/strong> combining 8,000+ automated tests with expert manual pentesting in one platform \u2014 rare in the market<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exceptional <strong>CX and consistently rated highest<\/strong> across G2, Capterra, and Gartner reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong <strong>compliance focus<\/strong> with <strong>built-in reporting<\/strong> for five major frameworks and integrations with <strong>Vanta\/Drata\/Secureframe<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publicly verifiable pentest certificate and Trust Center for transparent security posture sharing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Competitive pricing<\/strong> for hybrid pentesting that is significantly lower <strong>than traditional consulting firms<\/strong> charging 10x or more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seamless <strong>CI\/CD integration<\/strong> with pipeline gates that stop builds on critical vulnerabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Limitations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only a 1-week $7 trial is available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"intruder\">Intruder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>G2 ratings: 4.8\/5 (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/sellers\/intruder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>204 reviews<\/strong><\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"355\" src=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/https:\/\/cdn-blog.getastra.com\/2024\/07\/49263d3d-intruder-cloud-security-tools.png\" alt=\"Intruder Cloud Security Tools\" class=\"wp-image-33122\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in London in 2015 with the aim of solving the information overload crisis in vulnerability management, as a cloud security company, Intruder offers a cloud-based exposure management platform that currently serves north of 3,000+ companies. It unifies vulnerability scanning, attack surface management (ASM), and cloud security posture management (CSPM) in a clean, lightweight interface designed for teams without dedicated security staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key features:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not just find but prioritize, track, and generate alerts under a single agentless umbrella platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multi-engine scanning using OpenVAS and ZAP engines covering <strong>140,000+ checks<\/strong> across infrastructure, web apps, and APIs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their scanner finds and removes any systems that no longer serve any purpose and gulp up company resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloud connectors for AWS, Azure, GCP, Cloudflare, etc., run daily configuration checks with automatic asset discovery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom rules allow you to scan only the assets you need for vulnerabilities.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The emerging threat detection feature proactively scans for new CVEs as they&#8217;re published.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance reporting maps to SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and Cyber Essentials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Pro tier at <strong>~$163\u2013$180\/month<\/strong> includes internal scanning and integrations; Enterprise tier averages <strong>~$29,886\/year<\/strong> with full ASM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SMBs and lean IT teams looking for a cloud security company offering light-weight, automated, continuous vulnerability monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent for cloud-heavy environments needing CSPM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Real-time, accurate scanning combined with intelligent risk prioritization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emerging threat scans check your systems for new vulnerabilities released, highlighting weaknesses within hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Limitations:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Relies on open-source scanning engines (ZAP\/OpenVAS) that can produce false positives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lacks depth for advanced manual pentesting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The essential plan is highly restrictive (2 users, 1 scheduled scan\/month)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cobalt\">Cobalt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>G2 rating: 4.5\/5 (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/cobalt-io-cobalt\/reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>166 reviews<\/strong><\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1255\" height=\"906\" src=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/https:\/\/cdn-blog.getastra.com\/2025\/11\/61e8eae5-cobalt.png\" alt=\"cobalt dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-43274\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a cloud security company, they\u2019re known for taking giant leaps in the Pentest as a Service (PtaaS) space. By pairing a SaaS platform with an exclusive community of highly vetted pentesters, they enable faster pentest launches, real-time collaboration with pentesters, and seamless integration with remediation workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, with over 1,500 customers, their cloud security approach is to improve it through comprehensive pentesting for compliance, digital risk assessments, and secure code reviews to ensure the security of the software development process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key features:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pentests launch in as little as <strong>24 hours<\/strong> with real-time collaboration between clients and testers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coverage spans web apps, APIs (REST, SOAP, GraphQL), mobile, cloud, networks, IoT, and AI\/LLM systems.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A credit-based model (1 credit = 8 pentesting hours) provides flexibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New AI-powered features in 2025 include automated scoping, an AI pentest assistant, and AI-driven benchmarking against peers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrates with Jira, GitHub, Slack, and MS Teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Standard tier starts at <strong>~$8,500<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Premium at ~$1,650\/credit with faster launch times and native integrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No free trial available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mid-market to large enterprises needing A cloud security provider that offers regular, high-quality manual pentesting&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance-driven organizations (PCI-DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teams wanting human expertise integrated into development workflows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exceptional pentester quality with a <strong>9.12 average NPS score<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-time collaboration during testing (not just a static PDF report)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Limitations:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The credit-based model becomes expensive for frequent testing, and credits expire annually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scoping can be inconsistent, leading to credit waste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited continuous\/automated scanning, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getastra.com\/dast\">DAST<\/a> is an add-on, not core.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"microsoft\">Microsoft Defender for Cloud<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>G2 ratings: 4.4\/5 (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/microsoft-defender-for-cloud\/reviews?source=search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>303 reviews<\/strong><\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"636\" src=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/https:\/\/cdn-blog.getastra.com\/2026\/03\/695e4e1a-image.png\" alt=\"Microsoft defender Dashboard - cloud security tools\n\" class=\"wp-image-45903\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft Defender for Cloud\u2019s cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) provides security posture management, DevOps security, and workload protection across Azure, AWS, and GCP. Named a Leader in the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.idc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> IDC MarketScape for CNAPP 2025<\/a> and recognized by Frost &amp; Sullivan for Cloud Workload Protection, it&#8217;s a natural choice for organizations that are a part of the Microsoft ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CSPM: Continuous security assessments, Secure Score, and Microsoft cloud security benchmark \u2014 free tier included<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multicloud Support: Native coverage for Azure, AWS, and GCP from a single dashboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workload Protection: VMs, databases, storage, containers, Kubernetes, serverless, and AI workloads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DevSecOps: Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) security scanning and DevOps posture visibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance: Built-in regulatory compliance dashboard mapping to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nist.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> PCI-DSS<\/a>, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST SP 800-53<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pay-as-you-go based on protected resources with a foundational CSPM free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced plans vary by workload: ~$15\/server\/month for Defender for Servers, ~$15\/DB\/month for databases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30-day free trial available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best Suited For:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enterprises with Azure-heavy or Microsoft-centric environments needing a native CNAPP without 3rd party interventions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deeply integrated with the Azure ecosystem, including Entra ID, Purview, and Sentinel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free foundational CSPM tier provides basic posture management at no cost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single glass pane multicloud visibility across Azure, AWS, and GCP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Limitations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pricing can escalate quickly and is complex to predict across large environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steep learning curve with multiple overlapping dashboards and UI layers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Users report high false-positive rates and alert fatigue, which demands significant tuning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.ctaSaasCheckWrap{\n  padding:35px;\n  border: 6px;\n  background-image: url('https:\/\/cdn-blog.getastra.com\/2025\/08\/0737b9ac-deepblue-bg.png');\n  background-size: cover;\n  background-repeat: no-repeat;\n  position: relative;\n  background-position: right;\n  height: 275px;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  margin: 20px 0px;\n}\n.pentestHeadingDB{\n  color: #fff;\n  font-size: 24px;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  max-width: 450px;\n}\n.ctaSaasCheckWrapHead {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    grid-gap: 1rem;\n}\n.ctaOneDB {\n    display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;\n  border-radius: 12px;\n  background-color: #FCBB2F;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  grid-gap: .5rem;\n  color: #000!important;\n  font-size: 18px;\n  font-weight: 500;\n  min-height: 3.75rem;\n  max-height: 3.75rem;\n  box-shadow: 0 4px 4px #00000014, 0 0 0 1px #c08e24, inset 0 -4px #0000003d;\n}\n.ctaTwo {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    background-color: #24BC94;\n    color: #ffffff !important;\n    padding: 10px 25px;\n    border-radius: 6px;\n    font-weight: 600;\n}\n.spanBoldBlue {\n    color: #3078FE;\n    font-weight: 700;\n}\n.ctaSaasCheckWrapImg{\n  position: absolute;\n  bottom: 0px;\n  right: 10px;\n  height: 250px;\n  width: 240px;\n}\n@media(max-width: 768px){\n}\n@media(max-width: 576px){\n   .pentestHeading{\n      font-size: 28px;\n    }\n   .ctaSaasCheckWrapImg{\n     display: none;\n   }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"ctaSaasCheckWrap\">\n<p class=\"pentestHeadingDB\">Need deeper security testing beyond posture management? Astra Security combines automated scanning with manual pentesting for comprehensive protection.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ctaSaasCheckWrapHead\">\n  <a class=\"ctaOneDB\" href=\"\/contact-us\">Get started at $7!<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ctaSaasCheckWrapImg\" src=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/https:\/\/cdn-blog.getastra.com\/2024\/08\/96ad3cf0-girlcta.png\" alt=\"character\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"breachlock\">BreachLock&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>G2 rating: 4.6\/5 (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/breachlock-breachlock\/reviews?source=search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>37 reviews<\/strong><\/a><strong>)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"482\" src=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/https:\/\/cdn-blog.getastra.com\/2026\/03\/d2703b38-image.png\" alt=\"Breachlock dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-45905\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New York-based <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getastra.com\/breachlock-pentest-alternative\">BreachLock<\/a> (founded 2018\/2019) is the world&#8217;s first full-stack PTaaS platform that combines AI automation with 100% in-house, CREST-certified pentesters (OSCP, OSCE, CEH, CISA).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They currently serve over 1,000 clients worldwide, and the company launched its Unified Security Testing Platform in January 2025. While they\u2019re not a core cloud security service provider, they offer RTaaS, PTaaS, CTEM, and ASM services that cover your cloud infrastructures quite well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key features:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hybrid AI + human testing covers web apps, APIs, networks (internal\/external), cloud infrastructure, and mobile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuous Attack Surface Management discovers exposed assets, including Shadow IT and Dark Web exposures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance reports map to PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and CCPA with evidence-based PoC documentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CI\/CD integration supports pipeline security gates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Starting at approximately $2,500 per engagement<strong> <\/strong>with fixed-price, predictable pricing (not credit-based)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mid-sized to large enterprises needing continuous security testing across the full stack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organizations in finance, healthcare, and manufacturing with strict compliance requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unified platform eliminates tool sprawl across PTaaS, ASM, red teaming, and CTEM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100% in-house certified pentesters ensure consistency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detailed reporting with evidence-based PoC consistently praised by users<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Limitations:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Platform portal has a learning curve for scheduling workflows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pricing is not fully transparent on the website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relatively young company with a smaller market presence than established competitors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rapid7\">Rapid7&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>G2 rating:&nbsp; 4.3\/5 (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/sellers\/rapid7?source=search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>255 reviews<\/strong><\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"621\" src=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/https:\/\/cdn-blog.getastra.com\/2026\/03\/875618e9-image.png\" alt=\"Rapid7 insightVM dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-45901\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boston-based Rapid7 (NASDAQ: RPD, founded 2000) is a publicly traded security company that currently generates ~$860M in annual revenue and serves over 11,000 customers. Its platform spans vulnerability management (InsightVM), application security (InsightAppSec), cloud security (InsightCloudSec), and penetration testing via Metasploit, which is amongst the industry&#8217;s most widely used pentesting framework (1,500+ exploits and 3,300+ modules)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scanner Capabilities:<\/strong> Cloud, virtual, remote, and containerized infrastructure with agent and agentless scanning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Risk Prioritization:<\/strong> Proprietary Active Risk scoring integrating real-world threat intelligence beyond CVSS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emergent Threat Response:<\/strong> Proactively flags priority CVEs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrations:<\/strong> 500+ native connectors, including Jira, ServiceNow, and major CI\/CD tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>InsightVM starts at ~$1.93\/asset\/month for 500 assets (~$11,000\u2013$15,000\/year); InsightAppSec at $175\/app\/month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best Suited For:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mid-to-large enterprises with complex hybrid IT environments managing 100s of assets across multiple cloud providers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Broadest security platform combining VM, SIEM\/XDR, AppSec, cloud security, and Metasploit under one roof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industry-leading threat intelligence with Active Risk scoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extensive integration ecosystem with 500+ connectors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Limitations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enterprise deployments easily exceed $100K+\/year with a minimum 512-asset commitments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steep learning curve with significant administrative overhead<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large-scale scans can cause performance slowdowns and high memory consumption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"checkpoint\">Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>G2 rating: 4.5\/5 (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/check-point-cloudguard-cnapp\/reviews?source=search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>177 reviews<\/strong><\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/https:\/\/cdn-blog.getastra.com\/2026\/03\/9ac34816-image.png\" alt=\"Check Point Cloud guard CNAPP\" class=\"wp-image-45904\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check Point CloudGuard, by Israel-based Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ: CHKP), is a prevention-first CNAPP that packs cloud security posture management (CSPM), cloud workload protection (CWPP), code security, and cloud detection and response all into a single platform. With 52 security engines and a consumption-based pricing model, this cloud security service provider protects your workloads across AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle Cloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CNAPP Modules: CSPM, CWPP, CIEM (entitlement management), WAF, code security, and CDR\u2026 all unified<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Threat Prevention: Industry-leading malware catch rate (verified by Miercom and CyberRatings, 2025)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Code Security: Scans IaC templates (Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI\/CD pipelines for secrets and misconfigurations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance: Out-of-the-box rulesets for CIS benchmarks, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR, and NIST<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Auto-Remediation: One-click remediation for posture management findings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consumption-based with no hidden fees or year-two price hikes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available on AWS\/Azure Marketplace and through channel partners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom quotes required. 30-day free trial available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best Suited For:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Large enterprises that are managing multicloud deployments need a prevention-first CNAPP that offers deep network security, WAF, and workload protection capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comprehensive prevention-first approach spanning code to cloud across the full application lifecycle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unified platform with 52 engines eliminates the need for multiple point solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong multicloud coverage with native integrations for AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Limitations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Initial setup and configuration are complex, especially for teams new to cloud security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pricing can escalate for large-scale deployments and requires vendor consultation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Users report documentation gaps and a steep learning curve across modules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.ctaSaasCheckWrap{\n  padding:35px;\n  border: 6px;\n  background-image: url('https:\/\/cdn-blog.getastra.com\/2025\/08\/0737b9ac-deepblue-bg.png');\n  background-size: cover;\n  background-repeat: no-repeat;\n  position: relative;\n  background-position: right;\n  height: 275px;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  margin: 20px 0px;\n}\n.pentestHeadingDB{\n  color: #fff;\n  font-size: 24px;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  max-width: 450px;\n}\n.ctaSaasCheckWrapHead {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    grid-gap: 1rem;\n}\n.ctaOneDB {\n    display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;\n  border-radius: 12px;\n  background-color: #FCBB2F;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  grid-gap: .5rem;\n  color: #000!important;\n  font-size: 18px;\n  font-weight: 500;\n  min-height: 3.75rem;\n  max-height: 3.75rem;\n  box-shadow: 0 4px 4px #00000014, 0 0 0 1px #c08e24, inset 0 -4px #0000003d;\n}\n.ctaTwo {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    background-color: #24BC94;\n    color: #ffffff !important;\n    padding: 10px 25px;\n    border-radius: 6px;\n    font-weight: 600;\n}\n.spanBoldBlue {\n    color: #3078FE;\n    font-weight: 700;\n}\n.ctaSaasCheckWrapImg{\n  position: absolute;\n  bottom: 0px;\n  right: 10px;\n  height: 250px;\n  width: 240px;\n}\n@media(max-width: 768px){\n}\n@media(max-width: 576px){\n   .pentestHeading{\n      font-size: 28px;\n    }\n   .ctaSaasCheckWrapImg{\n     display: none;\n   }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"ctaSaasCheckWrap\">\n<p class=\"pentestHeadingDB\">Want to see how Astra stacks up for your specific use case?<\/p>\n<div class=\"ctaSaasCheckWrapHead\">\n  <a class=\"ctaOneDB\" href=\"\/contact-us\">Get started at $7!<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ctaSaasCheckWrapImg\" src=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/https:\/\/cdn-blog.getastra.com\/2024\/08\/96ad3cf0-girlcta.png\" alt=\"character\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_the_Right_Cloud_Security_Provider\"><\/span>How to Choose the Right Cloud Security Provider?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To find a cloud security company that suits your business and its burgeoning needs, you need to evaluate more than just their features and price lists. Below, we present 7 succinct factors that help you with the same:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Define Your Requirements First<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before getting lost in the jargon, remember these three essentials by heart:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why do you need the security test?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What&#8217;s your budget and timeline?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are there specific compliance certifications you need?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This gives you a broad outline of your ideal cloud security service provider and sets clear non-negotiables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prioritize Hybrid Testing (Automated + Manual)&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best companies combine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getastra.com\/\">automated vulnerability scanning with manual penetration testing<\/a> in a developer-friendly UI that\u2019s easy to grasp and to connect to. Automated-only tools miss business logic flaws, while manual-only testing can barely keep pace with CI\/CD deployments. Look for platforms that offer both in a single workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verify Compliance Certification Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good cloud security provider does not just hand out a pretty-looking, generic vulnerabilities list but maps findings to your specific regulatory needs; PCI-DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, or GDPR, and supplies you with audit-ready reports and compliance guidance.`<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evaluate CI\/CD Integration Depth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ability to trigger scans on every deployment and gate builds on vulnerability severity is table stakes for modern DevSecOps teams. Ask whether the platform integrates with your existing tools (GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Jira). This is a non-negotiable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assess Remediation Quality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for video PoCs, code-level fix guidance, expert chat support, and free retesting after fixes. A report full of vulnerabilities without actionable fix guidance is only half the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compare Pricing Honestly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The average cost of Cloud security testing is ~$5,000\u2013$50,000 per engagement, with PTaaS subscriptions offering continuous testing at a lower per-test cost. Sometimes, in credit-based models, you need to keep a careful tab on your unused credits and use them accordingly, since their expiration is just cash burnt for nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verify Pentester Certifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crest-approved.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> CREST<\/a>, OSCP, and CEH certifications, and the provider&#8217;s track record in your specific industry. Read reviews on G2 and Gartner Peer Insights, not just the company&#8217;s own website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The market rewards ninja cloud security companies\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cloud security landscape in 2026&nbsp; has shifted decisively towards ninja platforms that not only merge AI-powered automation with human expertise but also offer everything from VAPT to compliance guidance and reporting across your entire tech stack (Cloud, API, IoT, AI, web, and mobile apps).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pure-play automated scanners miss the business-logic flaws that cause the most damage, while traditional consulting-only pentesting rarely keeps pace with modern development cycles. Astra Security&#8217;s shift-left approach lies at this intersection; we offer 4,00+ automated offensive security checks, expert manual pentesting, compliance automation, and publicly verifiable certificates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But, the right choice depends on organizational needs; some may desire lightweight continuous scanning for lean teams or premium human-led testing for enterprises, while others seek unmatched DAST accuracy for large application portfolios or full-stack unified testing that serves complex hybrid environments at scale<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the common thread here is that you now need to test continuously, not annually, so as not to become part of the $4.76 million statistic you\u2019ve been hearing for quite some time now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1660141063172\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">1. Which cloud platform is best for security?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>AWS, Azure, and GCP all offer quite nuanced native security tools under a shared responsibility model:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Azure integrates deeply with Microsoft Defender for Cloud<br \/>&#8211; AWS has GuardDuty, Inspector, and Security Hub<br \/>&#8211; GCP offers a Security Command Center<\/p>\n<p>However, native tools alone aren&#8217;t enough; you need to supplement these with independent<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1660141138167\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">2. How much does cloud security testing cost?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Cloud security testing costs range from $1,999\/year for automated vulnerability scanning to $5,000\u2013$50,000+ per engagement for comprehensive manual pentesting. A lot depends on the services you are looking for and the pricing models your cloud security service provider deals in.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1660141172669\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">3. How often to perform cloud security testing?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Leading security companies recommend continuous or quarterly testing and not just during annual audits. Since nowadays CI\/CD pipelines deploy changes daily, annual pentests leave months of undetected vulnerabilities. Continuous scanning with periodic manual testing is thus an industry best practice, also recommended by frameworks like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getastra.com\/blog\/compliance\/pci\/pci-data-security-standard\/\">PCI-DSS<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getastra.com\/blog\/compliance\/nist\/nist-cloud-security\/\"> NIST<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1772605476464\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is the best cloud security company?\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The best security company depends on your needs. But look out for companies that offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getastra.com\/ptaas\">VAPT<\/a> and compliance support with multiple integrations. Astra Security offers businesses hybrid automated + manual pentesting and global + local compliance support from IoTs to LLMs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1772605501936\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is a cloud security provider?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A cloud security provider is a company that offers tools and services that secure your cloud infrastructure and help with compliance as well. 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