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A Million-Dollar Question: Why Are We Still Struggling to Track Vulnerabilities? 🎥 Stanislav Filshtinskiy, Co-founder of AttackForge®, shares a personal war story from the banking world and why pentesting needs to evolve. 💰 "We spent over a million dollars on pentests, and when the big boss asked what our most common vulnerability was, no one could answer." 💰 In this video, Stas recounts a frustrating experience during his days in banking: despite spending massive amounts on pentesting, the inability to track and report on vulnerabilities over time was a glaring issue. 💬 "We had no system in place to track vulnerabilities, to see what was fixed or left open. A year later, we were still dealing with the same vulnerabilities. Why? Because they weren’t being tracked properly." Stas makes a clear case for why pentesting needs to be integrated with real-time tracking and data management—just like how bugs are handled in software development. AttackForge was built to solve this exact problem, providing a platform that automates pentesting, tracks vulnerabilities, and ensures nothing falls through the cracks. 🔗 Want to know what’s really happening with your pentests? Join the AttackForge community and take control of your vulnerabilities. 🔗 👉 Start your free trial now: https://lnkd.in/gEhghuv5 Fil Filiposki + MurFin Group + Jason Murrell + Tom Finnigan #Pentesting #Cybersecurity #AttackForge #VulnerabilityManagement #Automation #TechInnovation #CommunityBuilding

The Missing Piece in Pentesting: Why There’s No Standard Lifecycle 🎥 Fil Filiposki, Co-founder of AttackForge®, talk about the challenge of standardizing pentesting practices across industries. 💡 "As a project manager, I came in thinking there would be a clear, standard lifecycle for pentesting, just like in software development. But I was wrong." 💡 When Fil Filiposki first stepped into the world of pentesting, he expected an established process similar to what’s found in software development. But what he discovered was chaos, every consultancy had their own way of doing things, with no standard lifecycle in place. 🔍 "It took time to map out the entire process from when a company builds an asset, needs it tested, and then works through remediation. Every step was different, fragmented." In this video, Fil explains how his background in project management helped him unravel the complexities of pentesting and how AttackForge® was born from the need for a more unified, structured approach. 🔗 Want to simplify your pentesting process? Connect with us, join the AttackForge® community, and streamline your workflows with our platform. 🔗 👉 Start your free trial now: https://lnkd.in/gEhghuv5 Stanislav Filshtinskiy + Tom Finnigan + MurFin Group #Pentesting #Cybersecurity #AttackForge #ProjectManagement #TechLeadership #CommunityBuilding

Why the Traditional Pentesting Report is Failing Businesses 🎥 We need to challenge the outdated way pentesting is delivered and why it's hurting businesses. 📄 "Pentests shouldn’t end with a PDF. The real value of a pentest is in fixing the vulnerability, not just reporting it." 📄 In this video, Stanislav Filshtinskiy explains a major flaw in the traditional pentesting process: the transactional nature. For years, pentesting has been reduced to a static PDF report. But this outdated approach doesn’t deliver what businesses really need. 💬 "The problem is that pentesters think the job is done when they send the report, and businesses think they’ve checked the box when they receive it. But without real remediation, the risk remains." Stanislav Filshtinskiy makes it clear: the faster vulnerabilities are fixed, the less risk a business faces, and the sooner new applications or networks can start generating revenue. AttackForge® was built to change the narrative by making pentesting a continuous, collaborative process, not just a report. 🔗 Join the AttackForge® community and experience pentesting that drives real results. 👉 Start your free trial now: https://lnkd.in/gEhghuv5 Fil Filiposki + Tom Finnigan + Jason Murrell + MurFin Group #Pentesting #Cybersecurity #AttackForge #RiskManagement #BusinessGrowth #Collaboration #TechInnovation

The Hidden Costs of Pentesting at Scale: What No One Talks About 🎥 Why is traditional pentesting practices costing companies so much money? 🚨 "When pentests delay production, the costs skyrocket. Delays frustrate engineers, customers, and ultimately, the entire business." 🚨 Pentesting at scale is chaotic. Whether it’s testing just before new assets go into production or regularly assessing live systems, the stakes are always high. But here’s the real issue: the delays, scheduling challenges, and communication breakdowns create costly bottlenecks. 🔍 "A pentest uncovers vulnerabilities on day one, but by the time the engineers see that information, it’s weeks or even months later. That delay is costing companies millions." In this video, Fil Filiposki highlights the frustrations of delayed information sharing and the massive costs associated with pentesting delays when software projects stall waiting for results. That’s why at AttackForge®, we’ve built a platform that speeds up communication, reduces delays, and helps businesses keep their production schedules on track. 👥 Connect with us, join the AttackForge community, and experience a smoother, more cost-effective pentesting process. 👥 👉 Start your free trial now: https://lnkd.in/gEhghuv5 Stanislav Filshtinskiy #Pentesting #Cybersecurity #AttackForge #DevOps #CostManagement #DigitalTransformation #TechCommunity

Pentesting Needs a Collaboration Hub: Here’s Why 🎥 How do pentesters, engineers, and business teams can finally get on the same page? 💡 "Pentesters find vulnerabilities. Engineers think about business impact. Business teams manage the risk. The problem? They’re not talking to each other." 💡 In this video, Stanislav Filshtinskiy explains a key issue that every business faces during pentesting: the disconnect between technical vulnerabilities and actual business risk. 💬 "Pentesters might flag a vulnerability as critical, but in a business context, it might not be. For example, a vulnerability in transaction manipulation might not be severe if there’s already a phone verification process in place." Stas saw a clear need for a space where pentesters, engineers, and business leaders could collaborate in real-time—working together to assess vulnerabilities, determine real risk, and fix issues quickly. 🔗 That’s exactly why we built AttackForge®—a platform where everyone can collaborate, from vulnerability discovery to resolution. 🔗 👉 Start your free trial now: https://lnkd.in/gEhghuv5 Fil Filiposki + MurFin Group + Tom Finnigan + Jason Murrell #Pentesting #Cybersecurity #AttackForge #RiskManagement #Collaboration #TechInnovation #CommunityBuilding

Unlock the True Potential of Your Pentesting Program 🔍🔧 It's easy to get caught up in technology and processes, but let’s not forget the most crucial element: the people behind it all. From defining testing scopes to ensuring prompt remediation, each role plays a vital part in identifying and fixing vulnerabilities. 🛡️ 🔑 In our latest AttackForge® article, we break down the key roles that drive a successful pentesting program, ensuring that your organization isn't just ticking boxes but truly strengthening its security posture. 👉 Curious about the specific roles needed to ensure everything runs smoothly? From scope owners to analytics experts, we have detailed how each position contributes to effective vulnerability management. 🚀 Click below to read more and discover how having the right team in place can lead to faster remediation and fewer security gaps. 👥 Don’t miss out on this deep dive into building a team that’s not just good, but great—at securing your digital environment. Stanislav Filshtinskiy + Fil Filiposki + Tom Finnigan + Jason Murrell + MurFin Group #Pentesting #CyberSecurity #Infosec #TeamBuilding #VulnerabilityManagement

Why the Biggest Players Struggle with Pentesting 💻 And How We Built a Solution 🎥 What does it takes to manage pentesting at scale? 💡 "We were dealing with major financial institutions, energy companies, and telcos—hundreds of pentests, tens of thousands of vulnerabilities, and yet, no scalable solutions." 💡 In this video, Fil Filiposki shares how the biggest names in finance, energy, and telecom faced overwhelming challenges with pentesting. Static reports, endless manual processes, and no real solutions to manage it all at scale left them drowning in data and risk. After realizing that there wasn’t much out there to address these pain points, Fil and his team knew they had to act. 👊 "There were tools for report generation, sure. But nothing that tackled the burnout, the endless vulnerabilities, or managing pentests at scale. That’s when we realized: we had to build something new." That’s how AttackForge® was born. Built to help organizations handle pentests at scale, reduce burnout, and turn overwhelming data into actionable insights. 🔗 Want to know how AttackForge® can simplify your pentesting process? Join our community, connect with us, and try AttackForge for free today. 🔗 👉 Start your free trial now: https://lnkd.in/gEhghuv5 Stanislav Filshtinskiy + Jason Murrell + MurFin Group + Tom Finnigan #Pentesting #Cybersecurity #AttackForge #RiskManagement #DigitalTransformation #CommunityBuilding

The Culture Clash in Pentesting: Why Engineers and Pentesters Need to Collaborate 🎥 Watch Stanislav Filshtinskiy, Co-founder of AttackForge®, discuss the communication breakdown between engineers and pentesters and how it's harming security. 🔍 "Pentesters deliver bad news, engineers get defensive, and the result? An adversarial relationship that puts security at risk." 🔍 In this video, Stanislav Filshtinskiy highlights one of the core issues in pentesting: it’s not just about the vulnerabilities; it’s about culture. Pentesters are seen as blockers, and the transactional nature of the relationship only worsens things. 💬 "Engineers want to build things that work. Pentesters love finding vulnerabilities. But without a space to collaborate regularly, they start seeing each other as enemies." Stas explains how the lack of communication and collaboration between pentesters and engineers creates friction, leading to defensiveness and, ultimately, vulnerabilities that go unfixed. 👥 At AttackForge®, we’ve built a platform to bridge that gap, fostering better collaboration between pentesters and engineering teams, so vulnerabilities can be closed faster, together. 👥 👉 Start your free trial now: https://lnkd.in/gEhghuv5 Fil Filiposki + MurFin Group #Pentesting #Cybersecurity #AttackForge #Collaboration #Teamwork #TechCulture #CommunityBuilding

🔍 Unlocking Effective Pentesting: Why the Right Technology is Key! Pentesting isn’t just about finding vulnerabilities; it’s about having a robust process, the right tools, and a committed team. 🌐 In our latest article, we dive into the technology pillar of effective pentesting programs, highlighting key features that drive collaboration, enforce standards, and deliver powerful insights. Here’s a sneak peek of what we cover: 1️⃣ Cross-Team Collaboration – Why aligning security, engineering, and business is essential for quicker and better remediation. 2️⃣ Enforcing Methodologies – The importance of consistency through standardized practices and a centralized vulnerability library. 3️⃣ Real-Time Data & Trend Analysis – Moving past static reports to continuous, actionable insights that elevate security. Curious about what makes AttackForge® the right choice? 👀 Our platform embodies these principles, creating a solution that scales with your needs. 💡 Read the full article to explore how the right technology can transform your pentesting program into a powerhouse of security. Let’s build a secure future—one vulnerability at a time. Stanislav Filshtinskiy + Fil Filiposki + Tom Finnigan + MurFin Group #CyberSecurity #Pentesting #AttackForge #Governance #SecurityTechnology #CyberRisk

12 Years in the Trenches: The Hard Truth About Pentesting Burnout and How We Fixed It 🎥 Fil Filiposki, Co-founder of AttackForge®, shares the story of solving chaos in pentesting practices. 💥 "It was chaos. Disconnected, fragmented, and burning people out. That’s the pentesting practice I inherited 12 years ago." 💥 Fil, reflects on his first project management role in a pentesting environment. What he found? A manual, broken process leaving pentesters and customers frustrated. 💬 "Burnout was rampant, and miscommunication with customers caused tension. We knew something had to change." By collaborating with pentesters and customers, Fil helped transform this chaotic process into a streamlined, effective system, connecting teams and reducing burnout. But it wasn’t easy — and it wasn’t fast. If you're looking to revolutionize your pentesting practice, here’s the key: don’t just collect data, act on it. AttackForge bridges the gap between customers and pentesters, delivering seamless communication and actionable reports. 🚀 Take action today: Connect with us at AttackForge, join our community, and experience a smoother, more effective pentesting process. 🚀 👉 Start your free trial now: https://lnkd.in/gEhghuv5 Stanislav Filshtinskiy + Tom Finnigan + Jason Murrell + MurFin Group #Pentesting #Cybersecurity #AttackForge #PenetrationTesting #CommunityBuilding #TechLeadership