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Pentester Stories

Pentester Spotlight: Philippe Vogler

The Cobalt Pentester Spotlight highlights the fascinating journey of our Core members. Through an interview style, we...
Jan 25, 2024
Est Read Time: 3 min

Pentester Spotlight: Armaan Pathan

Armaan Pathan, a passionate cybersecurity professional, joined Cobalt's Core team in 2019 after being involved with the company during its bug bounty program phase. With a focus on identifying security flaws rather than building applications, Armaan has extensive experience in penetration testing and web application testing. He is dedicated to continuous learning, staying ahead of emerging threats, and providing comprehensive reports and strategic recommendations to clients.
Jun 29, 2023
Est Read Time: 3 min

Pentester Spotlight: Furkan Senan; Computer Enthusiast to Lead Tester

From an early age, Furkan Senan was immersed in the world of computers, with a Pentium II CPU and dial-up internet as his constant companion. His insatiable curiosity led him to cybersecurity at the age of 12, where he and his friends explored hacking software. This discovery became a turning point in his life, and he embarked on a journey into the realm of pentesting.
Jun 1, 2023
Est Read Time: 3 min

SecurityBoat: A Cybersecurity Company Fostering Collaboration and Community Awareness

Ninad Mathpati is the founder and CEO of SecurityBoat, a cybersecurity consultancy that offers vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, compliance assistance, and security consultation to help clients identify and mitigate security risks. The company also promotes cybersecurity awareness through its Non-Profit Cybersecurity community group, SB Meetup, offering a platform for knowledge-sharing and networking.
May 11, 2023
Est Read Time: 3 min

Pentester Spotlight: Rajanish Pathak

Rajanish Pathak is a Security Researcher from Goa, India, and a member of the Cobalt Core. His passion for cybersecurity was ignited by his curiosity about how systems work and how they can be breached. Read about Rajanish in his pentester spotlight.
Apr 27, 2023
Est Read Time: 3 min

Dynamic Duo: Dhiraj Mishra & Zubin Devnani

Dhiraj Mishra and Zubin Devnani, two Core Pentesters, have led ten successful fuzzing workshops together and have plans to continue. Read about how they got started in our blog about the Dynamic Duo in the Core.
Apr 5, 2023
Est Read Time: 2 min

Pentester Spotlight: Herane Malhotra

This month's Pentester Spotlight features Herane Malhotra, a Core Pentester since 2021 and Lead.
Mar 26, 2023
Est Read Time: 2 min

Pentester Spotlight: Goonjeta Malhotra

“Pentesting allowed me to challenge my skills and knowledge, to think of creative ways to exploit and identify vulnerabilities, and always to find ways to improve security posture." That's what Core Pentester Goonjeta Malhotra said about her journey into pentesting. Learn more about Goonjeta in here Pentester Spotlight.
Feb 23, 2023
Est Read Time: 2 min

Cybersecurity Certifications, how much do they really matter?

Cybersecurity certifications can benefit individuals with 1-4 years of experience when looking for new job opportunities. Certifications alone don't necessarily make someone a good pentester and should be considered in conjunction with professional experience.
Feb 1, 2023
Est Read Time: 5 min
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