BreachLock Named Sample Vendor for Red Teaming as a Service and Penetration Testing as a Service in the Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Security Operations, 2026

BreachLock observed the growing need for continuous, evidence-based security validation as organizations move beyond point-in-time testing

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BreachLock, a global provider of offensive security solutions including Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS), Attack Surface Management (ASM), Adversarial Exposure Validation (AEV), and Red Teaming as a Service (RTaaS), announced that it has been identified as a Sample Vendor in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Security Operations, 2026 in both the Red Teaming as a Service and Penetration Testing as a Service categories.

Security teams are navigating an increasingly complex threat landscape shaped by AI-driven innovation, evolving attack surfaces, and the growing need for continuous validation. The industry is shifting from reactive approaches toward proactive, threat-led validation practices that help organizations understand which exposures present meaningful risk.

Several market trends are impacting security operations, including the growth of Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), the adoption of cloud-delivered validation services, and the increasing need to move beyond point-in-time assessments toward continuous evaluation of security controls and exposures.

"BreachLock was recently recognized in the Gartner Market Guide for Adversarial Exposure Validation,” said Seemant Sehgal, Founder and CEO at BreachLock. “Now, with BreachLock named Penetration Testing and Red Teaming as a Service Sample Vendor, we are identified as a market leader in three offensive security categories. We believe this is a testament to our vision of providing the most comprehensive offensive security solution in the market."

As organizations adapt to accelerated vulnerability discovery, expanding cloud environments, and AI-enabled threats, continuous offensive security testing is becoming an increasingly important component of modern security programs. Through its PTaaS and RTaaS offerings, BreachLock helps organizations combine expert-led offensive security testing with scalable, SaaS-based delivery models that support ongoing validation efforts.

To learn more about BreachLock's offensive security solutions, visit BreachLock.com.

About BreachLock

BreachLock is a global leader in offensive security, delivering scalable and continuous security testing. Trusted by global enterprises, BreachLock provides human-led and AI-powered Attack Surface Management, Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS), Red Teaming, and Adversarial Exposure Validation (AEV) solutions that help security teams stay ahead of adversaries.

With a mission to make proactive security the new standard, BreachLock is shaping the future of cybersecurity through automation, data-driven intelligence, and expert-driven execution.

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