Cobalt Named Winner of the Coveted Global InfoSec Awards during RSA Conference 2025
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cobalt, the pioneer of penetration testing as a service (PTaaS) and leading provider of offensive security services, is proud to announce it was named Outstanding Offensive Security and Outstanding Pentesting from Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM) at the 13 th Annual Global InfoSec Awards, which takes place today in conjunction with the RSA Conference (RSAC) 2025. RSAC attendees can learn more about the Cobalt Offensive Security Platform at booth #4525 North at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
'This recognition by Cyber Defense Magazine speaks to the success of our Cobalt Offensive Security Platform, along with the exceptional expertise of our global community of pentesters and the critical role they play in helping organizations stay ahead of evolving threats,' said Gunter Ollmann, CTO, Cobalt. 'As offensive security continues to evolve, we're proud to be leading the charge—especially in pioneering new approaches to testing AI and LLM applications. Our focus remains on empowering customers with cutting-edge insights and innovation that make a real impact.'
Cyber Defense Magazine honors innovators of all sizes and stages across the global information security space. These awards recognize cybersecurity companies with the most unique and compelling value propositions—whether in their leadership, products, or services. Winners are selected by a panel of certified security professionals, including CISSP, FMDHS, and CEH holders, based on their independent review of each company.
'We scoured the globe looking for cybersecurity innovators that could make a huge difference and potentially help turn the tide against the exponential growth in cybercrime. Cobalt is absolutely worthy of these coveted awards and consideration for deployment in your environment,' said Yan Ross, Global Editor of Cyber Defense Magazine.
The Cobalt Platform stood out among the competition for its strong focus on offensive security and PTaaS. The Cobalt Platform centralizes access to security services from its team of pentesters, making it easier to find and fix vulnerabilities across environments. It enables faster pentest launches, real-time collaboration with testers, and seamless integration with remediation workflows–helping organizations identify critical issues and prevent security incidents.
About Cyber Defense Magazine
Cyber Defense Magazine is the premier source of cyber security news and information for InfoSec professions in business and government. We are managed and published by and for ethical, honest, passionate information security professionals. Our mission is to share cutting-edge knowledge, real-world stories and awards on the best ideas, products, and services in the information technology industry. We deliver electronic magazines every month online for free, and special editions exclusively for the RSA Conferences. CDM is a proud member of the Cyber Defense Media Group. Learn more about us at Cyber Defense Magazine and visit https://www.cyberdefensetv.com and https://www.cyberdefenseradio.com to see and hear some of the most informative interviews of many of these winning company executives. Join a webinar at https://www.cyberdefensewebinars.com and realize that infosec knowledge is power.
About Cobalt
Cobalt is the pioneer in pentesting as a service (PTaaS) and a leader in offensive security services. We are focused on combining talent and technology with speed, scalability, and expertise. Thousands of customers and hundreds of partners rely on the Cobalt Offensive Security Platform, along with 450+ trusted security experts, to find and fix vulnerabilities across their environments. By enabling faster pentest launches, real-time collaboration with pentesters, and seamless integration with remediation workflows, we help organizations identify critical issues and accelerate risk mitigation so they can operate fearlessly and innovate securely.
Cobalt maintains an outstanding NPS of 9.12, reflecting its dedication to customer satisfaction. Read our reviews on G2 to see why customers love us. More at https://www.cobalt.io/. Follow Cobalt on LinkedIn and X.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Yahoo
Aspiring Barbers and Cosmetologists in Iowa Can Now Learn on the Job Instead of Paying Thousands for Classes
Nearly 20 percent of Iowans must obtain an occupational license before they can work. A new law is lowering barriers to employment in the Hawkeye State. Last week, Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds signed House File 711 into law, creating an apprenticeship program that allows unlicensed individuals to provide cosmetology and barbering services under the supervision of someone who is licensed and after completing two hours of education on sanitation rules. Businesses that participate in this program are required to register with the state's Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Arts and Sciences and comply with safety and sanitation requirements. Consumers must also receive written disclosure that the services are performed by an unlicensed provider partaking in an establishment training program. The enactment of this bill will significantly reduce the barriers to working in Iowa's barbering and cosmetology industries. Under previous regulations, an individual required a license before making an income from providing salon and barbering services. But to obtain a license, one had to first graduate from a board-approved cosmetology program (with an average tuition of $19,508), complete 1,550 hours of supervised practice, and pass an examination—all to enter a profession in which half make less than $25,990 a year, according to the Institute for Justice, a nonprofit public interest law firm. But now unlicensed employees will have the opportunity to immediately earn income while learning how to cut, color, shampoo, and style hair under licensed cosmetologists who own the establishment training programs. These business owners, rather than a board-approved school, are "responsible for ensuring education, training, skills, and competence of persons who provide services in the owner's establishment." And while those in the program may use the experience to take the licensing exam and obtain a license after completing 2,000 hours of supervised practice, it is not a requirement to continue working. Iowa's barbering and cosmetology industries are divided on the impact the legislation will have. Kristen Van Hauen, a stylist and hair salon owner, told WHO-13, the local NBC affiliate, that "giving people the opportunity to just start doing hair, [is] not going to help strengthen our industry as a whole." She's also concerned that the professionalism of the industry will be diminished. But others disagree. Lindsey Mollenhauer, another hair salon owner, believes the law will offer more specialized education opportunities. "If anyone had a bad haircut, which a lot of us have. I think we need to consider that it was given by a licensed cosmetologist or a licensed barber," she told WHO-13. "So, the license doesn't necessarily speak to quality or craftsmanship." The Professional Beauty Association (PBA), a membership organization for beauty professionals, opposed the Iowa legislation, along with a similar deregulatory bill in Arizona that failed earlier this year. The PBA's director of government affairs, Myra Irizarry Reddy, told American Salon that "the current licensing process ensures beauty professionals are educated in sanitation, chemical safety, and client protection." Lowering cosmetology standards and "allowing untrained individuals to provide salon services," Reddy said, would expose "businesses to lawsuits, liability, and uninsured workers." But business owners are in a better position to know which risks they are willing to take on to meet their customers' demands. Iowa's sweeping change is a good start, and hopefully a sign of more occupational licensing reform to come in the state and across the country. The post Aspiring Barbers and Cosmetologists in Iowa Can Now Learn on the Job Instead of Paying Thousands for Classes appeared first on
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Makenita Resources Engages Apex Geosciences to Lead Exploration at Hector Silver-Cobalt Project as Drilling Nears
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 10, 2025) - Makenita Resources Inc. (CSE: KENY) (OTC Pink: KENYF) (WKN: A40X6P) is pleased to announce that it has engaged Apex Geosciences Ltd. as the lead geological consulting partner for its flagship Hector Silver-Cobalt Project, located in Ontario's historic Timiskaming district. This strategic engagement follows the company's recent receipt of its drilling permit and sets the stage for the imminent launch of Makenita's maiden drill program. Apex Geosciences, a leading Canadian geological consulting firm with deep experience in Ontario's prolific mining regions, will oversee Phase I surface exploration and assist with drill program targeting. Their involvement adds strong technical capacity as Makenita begins the most active phase of exploration in its history. "We're entering a pivotal time in our company's growth," said Jason Gigliotti, President and CEO of Makenita Resources. "With Apex Geosciences on board and the drill permit secured, we're ready to move forward aggressively. We believe the Hector Project offers significant discovery potential, and now is the time to unlock it." Advancing Toward Drilling The Hector Project spans 2,243 hectares and consists of 126 contiguous mineral claims in the Larder Lake Mining Division. Previous soil sampling and geophysical work outlined high-priority targets at Hector, Gillies East, and Gillies West, where historical results include cobalt-in-soil anomalies as high as 98 ppm and copper-cobalt mineralization in shallow drilling and trenching. The upcoming exploration campaign will include surface mapping, geochemical sampling, and geophysics designed to fine-tune targets ahead of the company's maiden drill program, which is set to begin in the coming days. Strengthening Market Position The engagement with Apex follows closely on Makenita's recent announcement that its U.S. trading symbol (KENYF) is now fully DTC eligible. This milestone improves trading accessibility and visibility for U.S. and European investors, further strengthening the company's position as a North American-focused exploration story. "With commodity prices strengthening and investor sentiment returning to the junior resource space, our timing could not be better," added Gigliotti. "We're excited to generate meaningful results from Hector, backed by a strong technical team and growing investor base." About Makenita Resources Inc. Makenita Resources Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on unlocking high-grade silver and cobalt opportunities in historically productive jurisdictions. The company's flagship asset, the Hector Silver-Cobalt Project, is located near the town of Cobalt, Ontario, one of North America's premier past-producing silver camps. For more information, visit Contact: Jason GigliottiPresident & CEOMakenita Resources (604) 609-6527Email: info@ The CSE has neither approved nor disapproved of the contents of this press release. Forward-Looking Statements Certain information in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as "will", "may", "should", "anticipate", "expects" and similar expressions. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Makenita. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and Makenita disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise such information, except as required by applicable law. To view the source version of this press release, please visit Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Nexcel Announces 2025 Summer Work Program at Lac Ducharme REE Project
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 9, 2025) - Nexcel Metals Corp. (CSE: NEXX) ("Nexcel" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its Summer 2025 exploration plan for the Lac Ducharme REE Project, located in Manicouagan, Quebec. A four-person field crew will conduct a detailed exploration campaign using man-portable Shaw backpack drills to investigate subcropping zones for the presence and extent of rare earth element (REE) mineralization. This program builds on promising results from previous work and targets zones identified through a combination of a 50.2-line-km ground magnetic survey, a 2022 radiometric survey, and prospecting in 2021 and 2024. Priority targets include the Lucia and 13-TC showings, as well as the recently defined EFU Showing. The program is scheduled to begin in July 2025. 2025 Program Goals Key objectives of the Summer 2025 program include: Drill-testing Priority Showings: Focused backpack drilling at the Lucia, 13-TC, and EFU showings to delineate REE-bearing pegmatite zones and test lateral and vertical continuity of mineralization. Expanding Mineralized Footprint: Step-out drilling from 2024 discoveries around holes 23 and 24 to assess the scale of the newly identified mineralized pegmatite. Geological Mapping & Sampling: Refined geological mapping and channel sampling to improve the understanding of structural controls, mineralogy, and alteration patterns associated with REE enrichment. Scintillometer Grid Expansion: Additional scintillometer readings around anomalous zones to define new targets for future drill testing. Improving Target Definition: Integrating all collected geophysical, geochemical, and structural data to develop a 3D model of mineralized zones. The Company aims to generate sufficient geological and assay data to define drill-ready targets for a more advanced program in 2026. Project Background Nexcel completed a successful backpack drilling campaign in August 2024. Notably, thorium values ranged from 2.01 to 277 ppm, with one standout value of 793 ppm Th (hole 25). Elevated REE values were also identified in holes 23 and 24, drilled near a pegmatite west of 13-TC-5072B-constituting a new discovery. Scintillometer data were collected across 1,522 stations using a RS-120 handheld device, focusing on key showings and the 2024 discovery area, with readings taken every 10-15 metres. Samples were sent to ALS Laboratories (Montreal) and analyzed using the "ME-MS71L" Super-Trace method for REEs and refractory minerals. While no field-level QAQC was undertaken, results provide a compelling basis for continued exploration. The Lac Ducharme Property lies in the Allochthonous Belt of the Grenville Province and is underlain by Castoreum and Bardoux granites, separated by a regional-scale fault. Pegmatites enriched in light REEs were initially identified in 2013, including a grab sample returning 6.04% LREE (Gosselin et al., 2013). Follow-up work in 2015 confirmed and extended these showings. The property remains underexplored and presents significant upside potential. Hugh Rogers, CEO of Nexcel Metals, commented: "We are excited to launch our 2025 program at Lac Ducharme as we follow up on encouraging signs of REE mineralization. Our goal is to refine our understanding of the geology and advance the project toward a maiden drill program. The global demand for rare earth elements, driven by the green energy transition and electric vehicle revolution, makes this a timely and high-potential exploration effort." Lac Ducharme REE Project Payment Pursuant to the Lac Ducharme option agreement, Nexcel may acquire a 100% interest in the Lac Ducharme REE Project through cash payments, share payments, and work expenditures as set out in the Company's prospectus. Nexcel confirms that the post-listing payment of $20,000 cash and 50,000 common shares is complete. About Nexcel Metals Corp Nexcel Metals Corp. is a junior mining company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. The Issuer is currently focused on the Lac Ducharme Property located in the Province of Québec. Qualified Person Francis Newton, the designated qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical information contained in this press release. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 'Hugh Rogers'CEO For all other inquiries:Email: hughrogersinc@ (604) 250-6162 Forward-Looking Statements All statements included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that Nexcel expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Such statements may involve, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the exploration and development of the Company's mineral properties. These forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions made by Nexcel based on its experience, perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. In addition, these statements involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will prove inaccurate, certain of which are beyond Nexcel's control. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, Nexcel does not intend to revise or update these forward-looking statements after the date hereof or revise them to reflect the occurrence of future unanticipated events. Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. To view the source version of this press release, please visit Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
