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As of August 2025, the mindshare of Pentera in the Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) category stands at 29.1%, up from 28.7% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Pentera29.1%
Cymulate21.4%
Picus Security17.5%
Other32.0%
Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS)
 
 
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business359
Midsize Enterprise276
Large Enterprise862
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Educational Organization
6%
Government
5%
Retailer
5%
Comms Service Provider
4%
University
4%
Healthcare Company
3%
Energy/Utilities Company
3%
Insurance Company
3%
Non Profit
3%
Construction Company
3%
Media Company
2%
Outsourcing Company
2%
Real Estate/Law Firm
2%
Logistics Company
2%
Transportation Company
2%
Hospitality Company
2%
Wholesaler/Distributor
2%
Performing Arts
2%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Legal Firm
1%
Security Firm
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%
Leisure / Travel Company
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%
 
Pentera Reviews Summary
Author infoRatingReview Summary
Director at Infosonik Systems Ltd4.5I've used Pentera for three years and find its attack surface coverage, real-world emulations, and automated testing valuable, though pricing and licensing changes have made it less accessible for some clients despite excellent support and comprehensive reporting.
Vulnerability Testing Manager at Frasers Group4.0We used Pentera for password strength assessments, ransomware testing, and automated penetration testing. The password strength and testing features were valuable, identifying issues with our ransomware protection. However, the automated penetration testing features need improvement. Overall, the product provides significant value.
Executive Director at Systemtech Services Limited4.0I use Pentera to validate our security environment, focusing on credential and vulnerability management. One improvement would be a dashboard for centralized monitoring across multiple branches. I haven't considered other solutions, and no specific deployment or cloud provider is used.
Pre-sale manager at Nam Truong Son3.5I use Pentera for pentesting and managing candidates. Its automation features are valuable for creating validation scenarios. However, the licensing and IP management could improve. Despite a small environment, it offers potential benefits for larger setups.
Cyber Security at Taxes Authority4.5I use Pentera for test simulation on our servers to identify vulnerabilities. The product is easy to use and enhances cybersecurity, keeping our organization secure. Although the price could be improved, it provides a good return on investment.
Technical Support Engineer at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees4.0I am searching for VMware or ransomware scanning solutions. Pentera could improve its scalability for smaller deals under 500 IPs while offering useful remediation steps and better masking of sensitive information on websites.
Cyber Security Officer at AFC Holdings4.0I primarily use Pentera to address compliance issues, valuing its automated continuous vulnerability assessment. However, its dashboards need refinement, virtual patching, and licensing flexibility for smaller organizations. Previously, I worked with Qualys, ManageEngine, and Security Onion.
Cybersecurity Engineer at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees4.0I use Pentera as an automation tool for both customers and my organization, appreciating its solution-oriented approach. However, it's less effective with virtual servers than on-premises services, and vendor support could improve in addressing virtualization compatibility issues.