Author: Andrew Obadiaru

Andrew Obadiaru

Andrew Obadiaru is the Chief Information Security Officer at Cobalt, which provides a Pentest as a Service (PtaaS) platform that is modernizing the traditional, static penetration testing model. At Cobalt, Andrew is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Cobalt’s systems and data. Prior to joining Cobalt, Andrew was the Head of Information Security for BBVA USA Corporate Investment banking, where he oversaw the creation and execution of Cyber Security Strategy. Andrew has 20+ years in the security and technology space, with a history of managing and mitigating risk across changing technologies, software, and diverse platforms.
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From the Summer 2023 Issue

The Role of Threat Modeling in Penetration Testing

Author(s):

Andrew Obadiaru, CISO, Cobalt

Threat Modeling in Pen-Testing

As cybercriminals access increasingly sophisticated tools and techniques, organizations must develop comprehensive security frameworks and risk mitigation strategies. However, many modern defense strategies are still built on a reactive response to threats rather than a proactive approach that identifies potential risks before they become a problem. Threat modeling has emerged as a way to proactively … Read more

How to Build a Cybersecurity Awareness Program from the Ground Up

Author(s):

Andrew Obadiaru, CISO, Cobalt

How to Build a Cybersecurity Awareness Program from the Ground Up

Amid an ever-evolving cyber threat landscape, CISOs must anticipate the strategies that will be needed to keep their organizations safe. Of critical importance, they need to ensure their colleagues can spot – and report – security scams and other suspicious behaviors easily. Cybersecurity training ensures CISOs’ first line of defense – their people – are … Read more