Obscure Technologies Partners with Cyber Security Unicorn Pentera to Deliver Advanced Security Validation

Obscure Technologies, a leading cyber security specialist, has announced its partnership with Pentera, the global leader in automated security validation. This collaboration introduces Pentera’s cutting-edge platform to the South African market, further strengthening Obscure Technologies’ robust portfolio of best-in-class cyber security solutions.

Meeting the Challenges of a Rapidly Evolving Threat Landscape

As the pace of IT infrastructure evolution accelerates and cyber threats grow more sophisticated, businesses require solutions that can proactively identify and remediate vulnerabilities. Obscure Technologies’ Managing Director, Justin Lee, highlights the importance of Pentera’s capabilities:“With IT infrastructure and cyber threats evolving faster, it is critical that real vulnerabilities are identified and remediated before they are exploited. Pentera’s solution validates our customers’ security against the latest hacking techniques and vulnerabilities, dramatically reducing risk exposure and providing them with a clear, actionable roadmap for remediation.”

What Is Pentera?

Pentera’s Automated Security Validation platform transforms how organizations assess and enhance their security readiness. By emulating real-world hacking techniques across the entire cyber attack kill chain, Pentera:

1. Continuously Validates Security Controls

   • Ensures that existing defenses effectively address vulnerabilities.

2. Identifies Gaps in the Attack Surface

   • Provides clarity on weaknesses across networks, endpoints, applications, and more.

3. Delivers Actionable Insights for Remediation

   • Offers security teams a prioritized, clear roadmap for addressing vulnerabilities.

Kellen van Rooyen, Vendor Manager at Obscure Technologies, emphasizes the paradigm shift enabled by Pentera:“Validating the efficacy of existing security, Pentera facilitates a major shift for security teams from operating under assumptions to embracing clarity. Its platform assures security readiness across the complete attack surface.”

Why Pentera?

Pentera’s innovative approach addresses critical challenges faced by security teams:

1. Real-World Testing

   • Simulates real-life cyber threats, exposing vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.

2. Automation at Scale

   • Continuously challenges existing controls without manual intervention, saving time and resources.

3. Increased Confidence

   • Provides assurance that organizations are prepared for even the most sophisticated attacks.

4. Proactive Security Posture

   • Empowers organizations to move beyond reactive measures and adopt a proactive defense strategy.

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A Partnership Built on Expertise

The partnership between Obscure Technologies and Pentera is a natural alignment of strengths. Morgan Jay, SVP Sales, EMEA & APAC at Pentera, underscores the value of this collaboration:“We believe that Obscure Technologies’ wealth of expertise and market reach makes them an ideal partner to deliver Pentera’s solutions to the South African market. Our partnership will strengthen Obscure Technologies’ already impressive cyber security offerings and introduce critical automated security validation capabilities to improve their customers’ security posture.”

This partnership is set to empower South African enterprises with tools to address the ever-evolving threat landscape, enabling them to maintain a state of readiness against cyber attacks.

Advancing Cyber Security in South Africa

Obscure Technologies continues to expand its portfolio with solutions that deliver meaningful value to its customers and partners. By introducing Pentera’s Automated Security Validation platform, the company is helping South African businesses transition to a proactive security posture while mitigating risk and enhancing resiliency.

“The addition of Pentera to our portfolio underscores our commitment to providing the most innovative and effective solutions,” concludes Lee.

Learn More About Pentera and Obscure Technologies

Discover how Pentera’s Automated Security Validation platform can strengthen your organization’s cyber defenses. Visit the Obscure Technologies website for more information.