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Team NetSPI

Team NetSPI is a collective of both technical and executive proactive security experts. The team consists of individuals with cybersecurity domain expertise across applications, networks, cloud platforms, hardware systems, mainframes, AI/ML models, and everything in between. Our experts help the most trusted brands on Earth discover, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities of the highest importance, so they can protect what matters most to them.

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AI/ML Pentesting

AI Fools Week: Don’t Let AI Fool Your Pentesting Strategy

AI is transforming penetration testing. It promises speed, scale, and automation. But here is the catch. When used in isolation, AI can create a false sense of security. And that is no joke. A modern approach to pentesting requires balance, combining the efficiency of AI with the expertise of human testers. Without that balance, organizations risk missing what matters most.

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NetSPI in the News

When AI Starts Taking Action, Security Needs to Think Differently

CIO Influence interviewed NetSPI's Field CISO, Nabil Hannan, for an April 6, 2026 article about how AI systems are evolving from generating outputs to taking autonomous actions, amplifying existing vulnerabilities and requiring organizations to adopt proactive security measures and robust governance to mitigate risks.

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NetSPI in the News

Minneapolis Cybersecurity Firm NetSPI Eyes $80M-Plus Acquisitions to Fuel AI Push

Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Jounral interviewed NetSPI's President and CEO, Aaron Shilts, for an April 1, 2026 article about NetSPI pursuing acquisitions to expand its AI capabilities, enhance customer offerings, and maintain sustainable growth among evolving industry demands.

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March 31 is World Backup Day. Here’s How to Protect Your Data Now

Forbes interviewed NetSPI's Field CISO, Nabil Hannan, for a March 31, 2026 article about World Backup Day and the importance of protecting data.

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Podcast

EPISODE 05 – Proactive Cloud Security: Mitigate Real Risks

In this episode of the Hack Responsibly podcast, NetSPI VP of Research Karl Fosaaen connects with Thomas Elling, Director of Cloud Penetration Testing.

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NetSPI in the News

Proof Over Promises: A New Doctrine for Cybersecurity

As cyberattacks grow in frequency and sophistication, traditional assurances like contracts and certifications are no longer sufficient. Instead, vendors must actively demonstrate their security resilience through measurable and continuous validation, such as penetration testing. This proactive approach not only strengthens vendor-customer relationships but also mitigates risks in an increasingly interconnected and vulnerable digital landscape. 

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NetSPI in the News

The Age of Promises is Over, Vendors Must Now Lead with Evidence-Based Assurances

In today’s evolving cyber threat landscape, traditional vendor assurances like contracts and periodic audits are no longer sufficient. Sam Kirkman emphasizes the need for vendors to shift from trust-based compliance to evidence-based security, where measurable and continuous validation replaces outdated promises.

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NetSPI Updates

Meet NetSPI’s Modern Pentesting Experience: Use Case-Driven, AI-Accelerated

The new NetSPI experience represents the next evolution of pentesting—smarter, faster, and designed for scale.

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Press Releases

NetSPI Redefines Pentesting with New User Experience

NetSPI, the global leader in modern penetration testing, today announced a new, modern user experience for the NetSPI platform, reimagining what penetration testing should feel like for today’s enterprise: focused, fast, and easy.

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NetSPI Updates

Forrester Recognizes NetSPI in Proactive Security Landscape Report  

NetSPI has been recognized among Notable Vendors in the Forrester Proactive Security Platforms Landscape, Q1 2026. Learn how we unify ASM, VRM, and pentesting.

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Press Releases

NetSPI Recognized in the Inaugural Proactive Security Platforms Landscape  

NetSPI®, the global leader in modern penetration testing, today announced its inclusion among notable vendors in The Proactive Security Platforms Landscape, Q1 2026 report by Forrester. The overview examines 42 vendors in the proactive security platform market. 

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Press Releases

NetSPI Recognized in the 2026 GigaOm Radar Report for Attack Surface Management (ASM) 

NetSPI Recognized in the 2026 GigaOm Radar Report for Attack Surface Management (ASM)  Minneapolis, MN – March 4, 2026 – NetSPI®, the global leader in modern penetration testing, today announced it has been recognized in the 2026 GigaOm Radar Report for Attack Surface Management (ASM). GigaOm analysts Chris Ray and Whit Walters’ forward-looking report evaluates 32 ASM solutions based on their feature capabilities and nonfunctional requirements that factor into purchase decisions and determine a solution’s material impact on an organization.   The recognition validates NetSPI’s continued momentum and fierce investment in platform

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