Case Study: Personio strengthens rapid-release security with Cobalt's agile pentesting

Personio completed 15 penetration tests in 13 months with Cobalt

Personio, a leading HR software company, faced the challenge of adapting its security testing to keep pace with its rapid growth and hundreds of daily deployments. Their previous approach of annual penetration tests was insufficient, leaving potential vulnerabilities undetected for long periods and posing a risk to customer data. They needed a more agile solution that could be integrated earlier into their secure software development lifecycle.

To address this, Personio partnered with Cobalt for its agile pentesting services. This partnership enabled continuous security testing throughout the development process. Over 13 months, Personio completed 15 penetration tests on various applications, including a dedicated assessment for a new AI feature. This approach allowed them to identify and fix vulnerabilities early, providing robust security without slowing down their rapid development cycle and ensuring the protection of customer data remained their top priority.

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