Cobalt's 2024 State of Pentesting Report reveals the cybersecurity industry's challenges with AI adoption and protection, staffing shortages, and pressures on the C-suite, emphasizing the importance of pentesting as a proactive measure through a study of 4,068 pentests, a survey of 900+ cybersecurity professionals, and insights on AI tools, industry layoffs, and C-suite accountability, underlining the significance of talent acquisition, caution in AI integration, and leveraging pentesting for enhanced security measures, all with a focus on addressing the evolving threats and ensuring organizational safety. ```
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