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Raxis listed as a Sample Vendor for Penetration Testing as a Service in two 2023 Gartner® Hype Cycle™ reports

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Monday, December 18, 2023

ATLANTA, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Raxis is a leading provider of Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS). The company today announced that it has been identified as a Sample Vendor for Penetration Testing as a Service in two recent Gartner Hype Cycle: Hype Cycle for Security Operations, 20231; Hype Cycle for Application Security, 20232.

Key Points: 
  • The Company was recognized among 10 Sample Vendors for Penetration Testing as a Service in the 2023 Hype Cycle reports.
  • ATLANTA, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Raxis is a leading provider of Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS).
  • The company today announced that it has been identified as a Sample Vendor for Penetration Testing as a Service in two recent Gartner Hype Cycle: Hype Cycle for Security Operations, 20231; Hype Cycle for Application Security, 20232.
  • Raxis identified as a Sample Vendor for Penetration Testing as a Service in 2 Gartner Hype Cycle reports in 2023.

Cobalt named PtaaS Outperformer by GigaOm Radar report for second year in a row

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cobalt, the leading Pentest as a Service (PtaaS) company modernizing the traditional pentesting model, has been named the only Outperformer in the GigaOm Radar Report for the second consecutive year for its leading PtaaS solution. The report provides a technical evaluation of key PtaaS vendor offerings in the market and assesses vendors best suited to serve Enterprise and SMB use cases. Cobalt scored as "exceptional" for both of these categories.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cobalt , the leading Pentest as a Service (PtaaS) company modernizing the traditional pentesting model, has been named the only Outperformer in the GigaOm Radar Report for the second consecutive year for its leading PtaaS solution.
  • The report provides a technical evaluation of key PtaaS vendor offerings in the market and assesses vendors best suited to serve Enterprise and SMB use cases.
  • "Cobalt capitalizes on its extensive PtaaS experience and rapid development of new features to deliver a solution that is both simple to use and incredibly effective," states the GigaOm report.
  • "We're thrilled to be receiving this distinction for the second time," said Chris Manton-Jones, CEO of Cobalt.

Cobalt Releases New Enterprise Security Features, Bolsters Large Scale Security Postures

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cobalt, the leading Pentest as a Service (PtaaS) company modernizing the traditional pentesting model, announced new enterprise offerings and enhancements to further optimize end-to-end offensive security workflows natively within the Cobalt platform. New updates to the platform include the In-house Pentesting Tools, Asset Tagging, Secure Code Review, Dynamic Application Security Testing and integration with Azure DevOps.

Key Points: 
  • Given their sheer size, enterprises often struggle to scale security operations, affecting their overall security posture and putting them at high risk for sensitive data exposure.
  • As highlighted in Gartner's Hype Cycle for Security Operations report, PtaaS is the future for security testing and has the power to revolutionize the way enterprises approach proactive security with scale and speed.
  • "Large enterprises require proactive security programs entailing multiple processes and increased communication with stakeholders," said Chris Manton-Jones, CEO of Cobalt.
  • Enterprise teams are able to see all test results in one place whether it's done by in-house teams or Cobalt testers.

BreachLock Recognized as Fast Mover in 2023 GigaOm PTaaS Radar Report

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BreachLock, the global leader in human-delivered, AI-powered penetration testing services is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a "Leader and Fast Mover" in Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) in the 2023 GigaOm PTaaS Radar Report.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BreachLock, the global leader in human-delivered, AI-powered penetration testing services is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a "Leader and Fast Mover" in Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) in the 2023 GigaOm PTaaS Radar Report .
  • The GigaOm Radar report shines the spotlight on key PTaaS vendors to equip technology and security leaders with the technical knowledge needed to select the optimal PTaaS provider for their business needs and use cases.
  • "It's an honor to be recognized as a PTaaS market leader and fast mover for BreachLock's high-performance capabilities in the 2023 GigaOm PTaaS Radar Report," said Seemant Sehgal, CEO and Founder of BreachLock.
  • Chris Ray, author of the GigaOm Radar for PTaaS, highlighted BreachLock's strengths in the report specifically commenting, "BreachLock is committed to revolutionizing pen testing by ushering it into the "as-a-service" era.

BreachLock Mentioned in New 'Gartner® Emerging Tech Impact Radar: Security' Report for Exposure Management

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BreachLock, a global leader in Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS), penetration testing services, and EASM, is honored to be mentioned again by Gartner Research in its 2023 'Gartner® Emerging Tech Impact Radar: Security' report for two of the technologies that are advancing exposure management programs.

Key Points: 
  • BreachLock has been mentioned in 'Gartner® Emerging Tech Impact Radar: Security' Report
    NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BreachLock, a global leader in Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) , penetration testing services, and EASM, is honored to be mentioned again by Gartner Research in its 2023 'Gartner® Emerging Tech Impact Radar: Security' report for two of the technologies that are advancing exposure management programs.
  • The ' Gartner® Emerging Technologies Impact Radar: Security ' report delivers a comprehensive analysis of the latest developments in the cybersecurity world and highlights the emerging technologies and services helping to make a significant impact in helping organizations build and strengthen cyber resilience.
  • "We're thrilled to be mentioned by Gartner® in the new 'Gartner® Emerging Tech Impact Radar: Security' report," said Seemant Sehgal , CEO and Founder of BreachLock.
  • "This report underscores the urgent need for a strong exposure management program and the prominent roles that PTaaS and EASM play in advancing exposure management capabilities for enterprises," Sehgal adds.

BreachLock Named 'Most Innovative in Penetration Testing' in the Top InfoSec Innovator Awards for 2023

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BreachLock is proud to announce that it has been named the winner of the 'Most Innovative in Penetration Testing' award by Cyber Defense Magazine for 2023.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BreachLock is proud to announce that it has been named the winner of the 'Most Innovative in Penetration Testing' award by Cyber Defense Magazine for 2023.
  • "It's an honor to be recognized as the 'Most Innovative in Penetration Testing' among this year's Top InfoSec Innovators," said Seemant Sehgal, BreachLock's founder & CEO.
  • This is Cyber Defense Magazine's 11th year honoring cybersecurity innovators with its Annual InfoSec Awards.
  • The full list of the Top InfoSec Innovators for 2023 is found here: https://cyberdefenseawards.com/top-infosec-innovators-for-2023/

Siemba named to MSSP Alert's 2023 List of Top 250 MSSPs

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Friday, October 6, 2023

ATLANTA, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Siemba Inc ranks among the Top 250 MSSPS for 2023, according to MSSP Alert, a CyberRisk Alliance resource.

Key Points: 
  • Seventh annual list reveals leading MSSP, MDR and MSP security companies expect strong revenue growth in 2023 vs. 2022
    ATLANTA, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Siemba Inc ranks among the Top 250 MSSPS for 2023, according to MSSP Alert, a CyberRisk Alliance resource.
  • Siemba Inc was ranked among the Top 250 MSSPs for 2023.
  • "This is the 5th year in a row Siemba has been selected to the Top 250 Security Provider list," said Kannan Udayarajan, Founder & CEO of Siemba.
  • MSSP Alert's Top 250 MSSPs list and research report are overseen by Jessica C. Davis, editorial director, MSSP Alert and ChannelE2E.

Outpost24 Expands Leadership Team by Appointing Allan Robertson as Chief Revenue Officer

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Outpost24 , a leading innovator in cyber risk management, today announced the appointment of Allan Robertson as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

Key Points: 
  • Outpost24 , a leading innovator in cyber risk management, today announced the appointment of Allan Robertson as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
  • In his new role at Outpost24, Robertson will be integral to enhancing the customer experience as the organization continues its global expansion.
  • Together with other members of the executive team, Robertson will execute corporate strategic plans, focusing on revenue growth and customer expansion, while strengthening and scaling business operations.
  • “Allan brings a wealth of valuable experience to Outpost24, which makes him a great addition to our expanding revenue team,” Karl Thedeen, CEO of Outpost24.

Vumetric PTaaS Platform now Available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Microsoft Azure customers worldwide can now gain access to Vumetric PTaaS platform to take advantage of the scalability, reliability, and agility of Azure to efficiently procure and manage penetration testing projects.

Key Points: 
  • Microsoft Azure customers worldwide can now gain access to Vumetric PTaaS platform to take advantage of the scalability, reliability, and agility of Azure to efficiently procure and manage penetration testing projects.
  • TORONTO, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Vumetric Cybersecurity , a leading provider of penetration testing services, is proud to announce that its Penetration Testing as-a-Service (PTaaS) platform is now available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace.
  • This ground-breaking platform presents a streamlined approach to conducting penetration testing, harnessing the robust security, scalability, and agility of the Azure cloud platform.
  • The Vumetric PTaaS platform revolutionizes the penetration testing process with self-service capabilities, allowing organizations to schedule and oversee cybersecurity assessment projects at their convenience.

Niloo Razi Howe Joins NetSPI Board of Directors

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NetSPI, the global leader in offensive security, today announced the appointment of Niloo Razi Howe to its Board of Directors. Niloo brings an incredible track record of supporting companies equipped for major market disruption and will support NetSPI at a pivotal moment as the company revamps its product strategy.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NetSPI , the global leader in offensive security, today announced the appointment of Niloo Razi Howe to its Board of Directors.
  • Niloo brings an incredible track record of supporting companies equipped for major market disruption and will support NetSPI at a pivotal moment as the company revamps its product strategy.
  • If you're not continuously validating your security posture, you're leaving your business wide open to evolving threats," shared Niloo.
  • She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Pondurance, Tenable, Composecure, Recorded Future, Swimlane, among other notable cybersecurity companies.