Cobalt CEO Sonali Shah Recognized on CRN Women of the Channel List for Second Year

Event summary

  • Cobalt CEO Sonali Shah named to CRN Women of the Channel list for 2026, marking her second consecutive year on the list.
  • CRN honors women leaders in the IT channel ecosystem based on professional accomplishments and channel community impact.
  • Shah has expanded Cobalt’s channel ecosystem, integrating continuous pentesting into customer workflows.
  • Cobalt’s Offensive Security Platform combines human-led and AI-powered capabilities to operationalize security testing.

The big picture

Sonali Shah’s recognition underscores the growing importance of continuous, programmatic security testing in modern enterprise risk management. Cobalt’s emphasis on integrating pentesting into development workflows aligns with broader industry trends toward operationalizing security as a continuous discipline. The company’s high NPS score suggests strong customer satisfaction, which could fuel further growth in its channel ecosystem.

What we're watching

Channel Expansion
How Cobalt’s focus on partner enablement will impact its market reach and competitive positioning.
AI Integration
The pace at which AI-powered offensive security capabilities will drive adoption and differentiation.
Industry Leadership
Whether Shah’s recognition will further elevate Cobalt’s profile in the cybersecurity sector.

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