Introduction
Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) has become more than a technical formality — it’s now a critical part of every organization’s security strategy.
The challenge isn’t detection; it’s how vulnerabilities are managed, remediated, and validated.
That’s exactly why we’ve taken a different approach at Progressive Infotech. We’ve transformed VAPT into a structured, outcome-focused Managed VAPT solution — combining the best of vulnerability management and penetration testing with clear scope, transparent VAPT pricing, guided remediation, and built-in validation.
In this blog, we’ll walk you through:
- Why traditional VAPT services sometimes fall short in delivering long-term value
- What makes a productized approach more aligned with today’s business needs
- How Progressive’s Managed VAPT solution helps you stay secure, compliant, and in control
What’s Driving the Rise of VAPT Adoption?
- SEBI’s Cybersecurity Mandate: As per The Economic Times, SEBI now requires Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) to conduct regular VAPT and two cyber audits annually, with compliance certified by the MD & CEO.
- Cloud & Digital Expansion: According to NASSCOM, rapid cloud adoption and the rise of AI & IoT have widened the attack surface—making VAPT crucial for identifying and fixing vulnerabilities in modern tech environments.
- Regulatory & Compliance Pressure: As per sources, frameworks like the IT Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 are pushing organizations—especially in BFSI, healthcare, and government—to prioritize VAPT for audit readiness and data protection.
Part 1: Why Traditional VAPT Services Sometimes Fall Short
While VAPT services remain essential in certain contexts, they can also bring challenges when not structured end-to-end.
Here’s where businesses commonly struggle:
1. Ambiguous Scoping
Engagements start with broad expectations. But without a well-defined scope, projects expand unpredictably, leading to delays, confusion, or increased cost. This often results in friction between vendor delivery and internal expectations.
2. Opaque Pricing
Custom pricing models can make budgeting difficult and delay approvals, especially when pricing clarity arrives late in the sales cycle. Budget overruns become harder to justify when stakeholders don’t know what they’re paying for upfront.
3. Report-Only Delivery
Services often conclude with a PDF report. While accurate, it typically lacks the ongoing support needed for vulnerability management, remediation, or resolution tracking. IT teams are left to translate findings into fixes with minimal guidance or validation.
4. Lack of Retesting
Without a retesting mechanism, organizations can’t confidently validate fixes—leaving them uncertain before go-lives or audits. This increases the risk of reintroducing known vulnerabilities into production.
5. No Built-In Compliance Mapping Although vulnerabilities are found, they’re not always tied to the security controls that regulatory frameworks expect, requiring internal teams to bridge the gap. Compliance audits become stressful and time-consuming due to scattered or incomplete documentation.
Part 2: What Makes Managed VAPT as a Product So Effective?
Pre-defined Packages, Tailored to Business Maturity
Choose from Basic, Advance, or Premium based on asset size, compliance needs, or security complexity. Each plan outlines exactly what you get — no back-and-forth or uncertain scope. This helps internal security leaders select the right VAPT service quickly and confidently.
Pricing Transparency from the Start
With our VAPT Pricing Calculator, you get instant visibility into cost management, budgeting faster and board approvals easier. Each package (Basic, Advance, Premium) comes with clearly defined pricing, so you know exactly what you’re paying for. You eliminate weeks of back-and-forth and focus directly on delivery timelines.
Remediation and Retesting Are Built-In
We don’t just stop at identifying risks. We support you in fixing them — and then validate those fixes. This ensures vulnerabilities don’t just get reported; they get resolved. This reduces time-to-fix and improves real-world cybersecurity posture.
Compliance-Driven Methodology
Reports and testing are aligned with major compliance frameworks. Whether it’s SOC2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, or DPDP Act requirements, our product is built to help you meet and maintain security benchmarks. You save time and effort during audits, with structured reports tailored to regulatory needs.
Long-Term Partnership, Not Just Testing Beyond delivery, we stay involved. You’ll receive expert guidance, posture reviews, and continuous security support as part of your product-based VAPT engagement. This ensures cybersecurity becomes a continuous business enabler — not a one-off task.
Traditional VAPT vs. Managed VAPT Product: What Businesses Need to Know
| Traditional VAPT Services | Traditional VAPT Services |
| Custom quote every time – unclear pricing and delayed decisions | Transparent, fixed VAPT pricing with an online calculator for instant estimates |
| Ambiguous scoping – scope creep and misaligned expectations | Predefined packages (Basic, Advance, Premium) with clear inclusions and scope |
| Delivers a static report – no help with fixing issues | Full-cycle coverage: vulnerability identification, remediation guidance, and validation |
| Lack of retesting – vulnerabilities remain unchecked | Retesting included in Advance and Premium plans to ensure complete resolution |
| Not aligned with compliance frameworks | Mapped to SOC2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and DPDP Act from day one with structured reporting |
| One-time engagement – no continuity or long-term value | Ongoing support for remediation, reporting, and continuous posture improvement |
| Effort-focused delivery – pay for man-hours, not results | Outcome-focused model with measurable security impact and business alignment |
| Vague, time-consuming sales process simplify decision-making | Self-service calculator and product comparison |
The Result?
Traditional services leave gaps between discovery and closure.
Our Managed VAPT solution bridges that gap with speed, structure, and strategic alignment.
Part 3: The Business Value of a Product-Based VAPT Approach
1. Clarity in Risk Management
Understand which vulnerabilities threaten your business. Our reports offer business context insights, not just CVSS scores. This allows risk and IT teams to prioritize effectively and act faster.
2. Speed in Procurement and Approval
With ready-to-go packages and known VAPT pricing, you reduce friction with procurement, compliance, and legal teams. This accelerates project timelines and reduces vendor selection fatigue.
3. Scalability Without Rework
Need to add more apps or environments? Simply switch plans — no renegotiation is required. Your penetration testing and assessment program grows with your business — without added complexity.
4. Audit Confidence
You get evidence packs, remediation logs, and retest reports aligned to control frameworks — giving auditors exactly what they need. This eliminates last-minute audit stress and strengthens governance posture.
5. Security With Measurable ROI
Know your exposure. Track closure. Measure progress. With structured delivery and clear deliverables, you prove value to leadership. Your vulnerability management program becomes a board-level success metric, not just an IT activity.
Conclusion: Make the Shift to a Smarter VAPT Model
If your organization is seeking more than a report — if you want a VAPT solution that brings you closer to being secure, compliant, and audit-ready — then a productized approach is the way forward.
Progressive’s Managed VAPT solution is designed for businesses that want clarity in scope, transparency in pricing, and continuity in delivery — all backed by cybersecurity expertise and regulatory alignment.
- It’s not just about finding vulnerabilities.
- It’s about managing them with precision and purpose.
To know more or get started, visit www.progressive.in/vapt-pricing.
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