Positive Technologies Acquires Stake in CyberOK to Advance EASM and PentOps Technologies

Positive Technologies has acquired a stake in cybersecurity developer CyberOK, with the size of the investment and deal terms remaining undisclosed. The partnership will focus on developing External Attack Surface Management (EASM) solutions and PentOps technologies that identify overlooked external assets and validate whether attackers can exploit them. Collaboration between the companies began in 2026, with CyberOK technologies already integrated into PT EASM and the PT X cloud platform. In less than six months, pilot projects for PT EASM exceeded 70, and Positive Technologies expects 80 percent of successful trials to convert into deals by late 2026 or early 2027. The Russian EASM market is projected at 2-2.5 billion rubles by the end of 2026, potentially reaching 8 billion rubles by 2031 when combined with continuous security validation solutions. PentOps will provide continuous cloud-based penetration testing that automatically verifies exploitability of discovered issues, moving beyond simple vulnerability lists. In 96 percent of pilots, unaccounted IT assets with critical vulnerabilities were identified, and CyberOK continues to develop the Vulnum knowledge base along with AI agents and Offensive SOC capabilities.

AntiMalwareSeptember 11, 2026Translated from Russian

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Positive Technologies has acquired a stake in CyberOK, a developer of cybersecurity solutions, to strengthen its position in External Attack Surface Management (EASM) and related technologies. The financial details and specific terms of the transaction were not disclosed by either company.

The investment and partnership will accelerate development of EASM and PentOps technologies. These solutions are designed to discover forgotten external IT assets and automatically test whether an attacker could exploit them to gain access. Cooperation between the firms started in 2026, and CyberOK technologies now form the foundation of PT EASM and are integrated into the PT X cloud platform.

Within six months, the number of PT EASM pilot projects surpassed 70. Positive Technologies anticipates that 80 percent of successful pilots will convert into commercial deals by the end of 2026 or early 2027. The company estimates the Russian EASM market at 2-2.5 billion rubles by the end of 2026, with potential growth to 8 billion rubles by 2031 when including adjacent continuous security validation tools.

Another key focus is PentOps, a cloud service for continuous penetration testing developed by CyberOK. Combined with PT EASM, it will not only detect potential perimeter weaknesses but also automatically verify their exploitability. This approach prevents security teams from receiving long lists of vulnerabilities without clear risk context.

According to the companies, 96 percent of pilots revealed unaccounted IT assets containing vulnerabilities that could lead to critical damage. CyberOK also maintains the Vulnum knowledge base, employs AI agents, and operates an expert Offensive SOC. The investment is expected to speed up joint product development and expand sales in Russia and international markets.

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