State of Pentesting Report 2026

Register to receive the full report on April 21st and gain data-driven insights on vulnerability management and remediation performance.

Modern security leaders cannot rely on anecdotal evidence to justify their offensive security spend or refine their risk posture. Cobalt’s annual research provides a comprehensive look into how your peers are navigating the complexities of modern pentesting and the integration of AI-driven defenses. Registering ensures you receive the full analysis immediately upon release, allowing you to validate your current strategy against cross-industry performance standards.

Download the report to learn:

• Operational Benchmarking: Compare your organization’s remediation timelines and SLA adherence against real-world industry averages.
• Strategic Resource Allocation: Identify where leaders are shifting their offensive security investments to address emerging attack vectors.
• The AI Impact: Understand how security teams are defending against artificial intelligence within their testing workflows.