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Register now to receive the full report on April 21st and gain data-driven insights on vulnerability management and remediation performance → https://hubs.la/Q049CGs10 2025 was a wake-up call. Confidence in security posture remained high, but gaps in remediation and rising risk—especially around AI—told a different story. The question now is: how are leading teams adapting? The 2026 State of Pentesting Report provides a comprehensive look at how your peers are navigating modern pentesting challenges and integrating AI-driven defenses into their security programs. From shifting priorities to evolving approaches, it offers a clearer picture of what effective security looks like today. #cybersecurity #infosec #pentesting

🔦 New Pentester Spotlight: Meet Orhan Yildirim! Not every pentester takes the same path into cybersecurity and that’s exactly the point. ☄️ Orhan, a Cobalt Core member, has worked on 400+ security projects and brings a deeply technical, automation-driven approach to his craft. From scaling pentesting through scripting and tooling to what keeps him motivated, Orhan shares what it takes to stay effective across hundreds of engagements. He also talks about why he enjoys being part of the Cobalt Core and what customers and the media often misunderstand about pentesters. Read the full spotlight → https://hubs.la/Q049vx2J0 #pentesting #cybersecurity #infosec

#BrainsAndBots: Speed matters, but so does access. We’re spotlighting two capabilities that make security workflows faster, more intuitive, and easier to act on: AI-powered Documentation: Ask questions naturally and get direct, intent-based answers without digging through keyword-heavy docs. Find what you need faster and spend less time searching for guidance. MCP Compatible: Securely connect AI assistants to Cobalt data to automate repetitive tasks like triaging findings, checking pentest status, and correlating risks—all through natural language. Less friction, faster decisions, and a smoother path from discovery to remediation. #cybersecurity #pentesting #infosec #ai

Faster releases, expanding attack surfaces, and rising expectations from the business are changing what “good” looks like. But many teams are still operating without clear answers to a few critical questions: How long is your true window of exposure? Where are engineering bottlenecks slowing remediation? Are you operating reactively…or programmatically? These are the questions shaping modern offensive security programs and separating leading teams from the rest. Our upcoming report explores these shifts using data from thousands of penetration tests across web, API, LLM, network, and mobile environments, alongside insights from a 450-respondent survey. Inside, we'll break down: • How your remediation timelines and SLAs compare to industry benchmarks • Where security leaders are focusing investments to address emerging threats • How teams are adapting their testing strategies in response to AI Register now to receive the full report when it comes out → https://hubs.la/Q0495XLT0 #cybersecurity #infosec #pentesting

✈️ Cobalt is headed to the CypherCon Hacker Conference in Milwaukee! From April 1-2, stop by our booth to learn more about the Cobalt Core, chat about the Cobalt Offensive Security Platform, and hear how we’re helping organizations identify security issues at scale and reduce risk. We’ll also host a raffle at our booth where you can enter for a chance to win a Flipper Zero and Cobalt swag, so come say hello! More information here → https://hubs.la/Q048Zjz00 #cybersecurity #pentesting #infosec

We’ve romanticized the “lone wolf hacker” for years, but the data tells a different story. 98% of elite pentesters prefer working in structured, collaborative environments over bug bounty programs. Why? Because the hardest vulnerabilities don’t come from racing for low-hanging fruit. They come from going deep. 💪 If you want to understand how the best pentesters actually work today, this report breaks it down. Download → https://hubs.la/Q048WNWp0 #cybersecurity #infosec #pentesting

“We've been working with Cobalt for years before they started offering LLM pentesting. We knew Cobalt was committed to staying at the forefront of industry best practices, so when we started developing LuLu, it was a no-brainer to continue to work with them.” – Waylan Wong, Cloud Engineering, Sr. Manager, Zest AI When Zest AI secured its lending intelligence assistant, they weren’t just testing another application—they were validating an entirely new attack surface. Working with Cobalt, they identified and remediated a prompt injection vulnerability that could have exposed sensitive data, while also strengthening their overall security posture. Because when AI is involved, security can’t be an afterthought! Read on → https://hubs.la/Q048W6Zt0 #cybersecurity #infosec #pentesting #ai

The "annual pentest" is a dangerous snapshot in a real-time world. 🗓️ If your attack surface changes daily, a once-a-year report leaves a massive gap between discovery and defense. That’s why the shift to Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) is so critical. By moving from a "check-the-box" event to a continuous validation cycle with PTaaS, you stop firefighting and start managing risk at the speed of your business. Stop waiting for the calendar to tell you if you're secure. Read on → https://hubs.ly/Q048LWl40 #cybersecurity #infosec #pentesting