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Cobalt Offensive Security Platform

byCobalt
in Mobile Application Security Testing
4.7

Overview

Product Information on Cobalt Offensive Security Platform

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Cobalt Offensive Security Platform?

Cobalt Offensive Security Platform is a software designed to facilitate continuous penetration testing and vulnerability management for organizations. The software enables security teams to identify, assess, and remediate security weaknesses by coordinating pentest activities and integrating findings into existing workflows. Features include project and vulnerability tracking, real-time collaboration between internal teams and security experts, and detailed reporting to support remediation efforts. The software addresses the business problem of proactively identifying and managing security vulnerabilities in digital assets, helping organizations to strengthen their security posture and maintain compliance with industry standards.

Cobalt Offensive Security Platform Pricing

The Cobalt Offensive Security Platform software utilizes a subscription-based pricing model with various tiers based on the scope and frequency of security testing required. Pricing is structured according to the number of assets tested and the type of engagement, such as recurring or one-time tests. The software includes different service levels and options for add-ons to accommodate varying organizational needs in vulnerability assessment.

Overall experience with Cobalt Offensive Security Platform

DIRECTOR SECURITY OPERATIONS
500M - 1B USD, IT Services
FAVORABLE

“Amazing vendor to work with, great execution and organization”

5.0
Nov 3, 2025
I have helped procure Cobalt as part of our security defenses as year over year they have demonstrated being a great partner to work with. Organization and execution are key factors on my decision to keep them.
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CRITICAL

About Company

Company Description

Updated 15th May 2024

Cobalt offers manual security testing with speed, simplicity, and transparency. Our Pentest as a Service (PtaaS) model empowers organizations to keep pace with their evolving attack surface and agile software development lifecycles. Thousands of customers and hundreds of partners rely on Cobalt’s modern SaaS platform and exclusive community of more than 400 trusted security experts to secure applications, networks, and devices. We deliver proactive security testing that supports business drivers, maximizes resources, and expedites remediation cycles creating stronger security programs so that organizations can operate fearlessly and innovate securely.

Company Details

Updated 17th November 2025
Year Founded
2013
Head office location
San Francisco, United States
Number of employees
51 - 200
Website
https://www.cobalt.io

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Cobalt Offensive Security Platform Reviews and Ratings

4.7

(4 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

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75%
4 Star
25%
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Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.8

Integration & Deployment

4.5

Service & Support

4.8

Product Capabilities

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  • DIRECTOR SECURITY OPERATIONS
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Amazing vendor to work with, great execution and organization

    5.0
    Nov 3, 2025
    I have helped procure Cobalt as part of our security defenses as year over year they have demonstrated being a great partner to work with. Organization and execution are key factors on my decision to keep them.
  • HEAD OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND INFORMATION S
    <50M USD
    Software
    Review Source

    Nice platform for quick and agile way to organise pentest

    4.0
    Nov 6, 2025
    Great tool for aligning pentest in the short term, good automation and integration with jira and slack.
  • Manager, IT Security and Risk Management
    50M-1B USD
    Software
    Review Source

    Product Provides Flexible Integrations While Cost Understanding Remains Challenging

    5.0
    Oct 28, 2025
    Highly customizable, engaging, and easy to use platform. Liked the product integrations with ticketing systems.
  • SOFTWARE ENGINEER 2
    50M-1B USD
    Services (non-Government)
    Review Source

    Experience Enhanced Web Security with Cobalt's Pen Testing Techniques

    5.0
    Sep 26, 2024
    Cobalt identifies vulnerabilities in our website that could be exploited by attackers. They Provided recommendations for fixing the issue and after the fixes are implemented, they review and give feedback on the resolution. Good customer support they offer and ease in understanding the Issues.
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Performance of Cobalt Offensive Security Platform Across Market Features

Cobalt Offensive Security Platform Likes & Dislikes

Like

Organization: They take care of the organization of the process from beginning to end and rapidly understand the need and context for the work to be done. Execution: They execute fast and provide good quality reports that I can use to drive risk mitigation.

Like

ability to organise pentest in 48 hours.

Like

Easy to set up, integrations, communication and customization

Dislike

Nothing really outstanding but Jira integration can be improved as we are now running our own automation. API is good tho.

Dislike

Some of the marketed features, such as attack surface and DAST are more marketing features, the value from them is minimal.

Dislike

There is no straight forward way to understand the cost of the service (credits). Penetration testers vary, some are great and some are very generic with their skillset.

Reviewer Insights for: Cobalt Offensive Security Platform