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Cobalt PtaaS + DAST combines manual pentests and automated scanning for comprehensive applications security.

Vasilena Stamboliyska

Vasilena Stamboliyska is a Senior Manager of Content Marketing at Cobalt. She leads content creation for Cobalt’s industry-leading digital resources by aligning closely with internal and external security subject matter experts to bring impactful stories to life. She oversees multiple high-impact content initiatives, including Cobalt's yearly State of Pentesting report, Caroline Wong's latest publication, "The PtaaS Book," and her "Humans of InfoSec" podcast. Vasilena's drive for data-driven and compelling narratives has helped Cobalt share proprietary pentesting data, as well as highlight upcoming challenges in the cybersecurity community and how teams can work to solve them.

The Fifth Edition State of Pentesting Report: Preview

The State of Pentesting 2023 drops on April 12th — get a taste of the report with this sneak peek, and sign up to receive it in your inbox on launch day.
Apr 4, 2023
Est Read Time: 2 min

Business Pivots: How to Manage Risk When Your Org Changes Direction

As businesses navigate uncertainty, big operational shifts can completely change your risk profile. Here's how to adjust.
Feb 15, 2023
Est Read Time: 5 min

Pentests in Risk Assessments: When, Why, How

Find your vulnerabilities, determine the risk, and outline remediation — pentests can do all of this in support of your risk assessments.
Feb 14, 2023
Est Read Time: 3 min

2023 Cobalt Partnerships: Expanding to MSP & MSSP Partners

When companies work together to provide better solutions for their clients, everyone wins.
Jan 12, 2023
Est Read Time: 2 min

Cobalt Is Now ISO 27001 Certified

Combined with our CREST and SOC 2 Type II certifications, this achievement highlights our commitment to keeping customer and partner data safe. 
Dec 12, 2022
Est Read Time: 1 min

PtaaS Roadshow Recap: Into the Hacker’s Mind

Cobalt Core members Vanessa Sauter, Derek Carlin, and Andreea Cristina Druga share insights on how to prepare for a pentest, what tools they use to stress test your assets, and the steps they take to check what vulnerabilities you’re susceptible to.
Nov 18, 2022
Est Read Time: 5 min

The Human Side of Security: CISOs Share Their Stories

Three CISOs share how they started, what challenges they faced, and what others can learn from their experiences.
May 16, 2022
Est Read Time: 6 min