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GigaOm Names Cobalt an “Outperformer” for Third Consecutive Year in Annual Radar Report for PTaaS.
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GigaOm Names Cobalt an “Outperformer” for Third Consecutive Year in Annual Radar Report for PTaaS.

2024 Pentester Spotlights: Wrapped


The Cobalt Pentester Spotlight highlights the fascinating journey of our Core members. Through an interview style, we share their experiences, background, and insights into the world of an accomplished ethical hacker. Over the past year, we have highlighted the journeys of seven Cobalt Core members. 


The Spotlights 

 

Philippe Vogler: Expertise and Evolution in Pentesting

Philippe Vogler shares his journey as a pentester, highlighting his passion for uncovering vulnerabilities and his commitment to staying ahead of evolving security challenges.

 

Shahrukh Rafeeq: Passion for Pentesting Excellence

Shahrukh Rafeeq reflects on his career in cybersecurity, offering insights into his methodology, key skills for success, and his dedication to continuous learning.


Mrityunjoy Biswas: Mastering the Craft of Pentesting

In this spotlight, Mrityunjoy Biswas discusses his path into pentesting, his favorite tools, and how he tackles the industry's most pressing security issues.


Aditya Raj Singh: 10 Questions with a Pentester

Aditya Raj Singh answers ten key questions, revealing his thoughts on the future of pentesting, his go-to resources, and advice for aspiring pentesters.


Alex Vaida: The Art and Science of Pentesting

Alex Vaida delves into the mindset required for successful pentesting, sharing anecdotes from his career and his perspective on effective collaboration with security teams.

 

Hristu Gelegram: Continuous Improvement in Cybersecurity

Hristu Gelegram shares his experience in navigating complex pentesting scenarios, emphasizing the importance of innovation and adaptability in cybersecurity.

 

Harshit Sengar: Driving Impact Through Pentesting

Harshit Sengar talks about the rewarding challenges of pentesting, his strategies for finding impactful vulnerabilities, and the role of teamwork in security success.


Last Thoughts

The Cobalt Pentester Spotlight series shines a light on our Cobalt Core members' dedication, expertise, and unique journeys. Through these stories, we celebrate their passion for cybersecurity, commitment to continuous improvement, and invaluable contributions to ethical hacking. Whether you’re an aspiring pentester or a seasoned professional, these insights offer inspiration and practical advice to navigate the ever-evolving security landscape. As we continue to showcase the remarkable talent within our Core, we look forward to uncovering more incredible stories that drive our shared mission to make the digital world a safer place.

To learn more about this talented community, discover more here.

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About Noelle Hori
Noelle Hori is the Community Manager at Cobalt. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management from San Francisco State University. With over 5 years of community leadership experience, she helps bring to life Cobalt's mission to transform traditional penetration testing with the innovative Pentesting as a Service (PtaaS) platform. Noelle partners closely with product and delivery teams to maximize the pentester experience on a modern security testing platform, while also helping guide community initiatives for the Cobalt Offensive Security Testing Platform. More By Noelle Hori