Fortra, a global cybersecurity software and services provider, has acquired Zero-Point Security, a specialized cybersecurity training firm. This will expand Fortra’s offensive security education capabilities, bringing additional training expertise in red team operations, adversary emulation and penetration testing.
Daniel Duggan, Founder and Director of Zero-Point Security, stated that, “Working more closely with the Cobalt Strike, Outflank, and Core Impact teams, we’ll create programs that raise the standard for offensive security training worldwide.”
Zero-Point Security’s well-known courses include Red Team Operations I and II, which meet the high standards to be certified by the Council of Registered Ethical Security Testers (CREST). Successful completion of these programs helps participants achieve Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO) status, an industry-respected credential that validates expertise in offensive security techniques.
“We have worked with Daniel and Zero-Point for years, collaborating on Cobalt Strike training and other initiatives. We’re excited to take this to the next level, putting more advanced Cobalt Strike Certified Operator trainings, Core Impact trainings, and training for Outflank Security Tooling on the roadmap for the future,” said Pieter Ceelen, Cobalt Strike product owner and Outflank founder.
