The average cost of penetration test in Canada ranges from 3,500 CAD to 70,000 CAD and the pricing various based on multiple factors such as target, asset type, timeline, expertise of pentesters and more.

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Penetration testing usually takes somewhere between 4-7 days to complete an in-depth pentest procedure, especially if you are hiring a professional. The re-scans after remediation usually require half as much time, thus 2-3 days for the same usually suffice.

A vulnerability scanner is an automated tool that mimics hacker-style behavior and runs continuous tests to identify CVEs in your assets, prioritizing them based on risk.

Penetration testing is vital in Canada, especially in light of recent cyber attacks such as Targus Cyberattack. For compliance with regulations like the ISO 27001 and PCI DSS its often recommended to have regular pentest and vulnerability scans. Pen testing services helps identify vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. Recent incidents underscore the importance of proactive security measures to protect sensitive information and maintain customer trust.

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PTaaS platforms are cloud-based delivery systems that combine automated scans, manual pentests, and ongoing assessments to continuously identify and fix vulnerabilities.

Once all the remediation patches have been verified, Astra issues a publicly verifiable Pentest Certificate. It helps demonstrate your commitment to security, facilitates compliance audits, and builds trust with all your stakeholders, including clients and business partners.

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