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In an era where AI is transforming every industry, cybersecurity remains one of the most critical—and vulnerable—domains. Cyberattacks are no longer just a business risk; they seriously threaten governments, financial markets, and national security. Both independent and state-sponsored Hackers are leveraging AI to break into digital systems with unprecedented speed and sophistication.
Recognizing this growing security crisis, Armur AI, founded by Akhil Sharma, takes a radically different approach to cyber defense. Instead of waiting for hackers to strike, Armur AI is proactively simulating attacks using AI-driven penetration testing—identifying vulnerabilities before bad actors can exploit them.
Akhil believes that the future isn’t just AI-assisted defense—it’s AI-driven offense. Instead of waiting to react to threats, companies need security systems that think, attack, and adapt in real-time—just like the hackers they’re trying to defend against.
“The nature of warfare has evolved, and cybersecurity is now at the front lines,” says Akhil Sharma, founder of Armur AI. “With Armur AI, our goal is to become the world’s leading contractor for AI-driven cybersecurity, working closely with defense organizations and various intelligence agencies to secure critical digital assets before they become targets.”
At the core of this mission is Pentest GPT, an autonomous security tool that thinks and acts like a hacker—but works for the good guys.
Cybersecurity has been reactive for decades—companies hire ethical hackers or run annual penetration tests, only to discover glaring security flaws after the fact. This outdated approach has left businesses and governments constantly competing against an evolving threat landscape.
Pentest GPT changes this paradigm. It is an AI-driven penetration testing system that continuously attacks an organization’s infrastructure—just as a real hacker would—but in a controlled environment. The system simulates sophisticated cyberattacks, identifies vulnerabilities, and suggests fixes—helping security teams neutralize threats before they become crises.
Unlike traditional security assessments, which are expensive, time-consuming, and limited to scheduled audits, Pentest GPT runs 24/7, adapting to evolving threats in real time. The tool can simulate everything from SQL injections and privilege escalations to zero-day exploits—offering companies a continuous, automated, and scalable security testing solution.
As AI transforms software development, new vulnerabilities are emerging. AI-generated code—now widely used by developers—introduces security risks that traditional tools often fail to detect.
Armur AI has developed a multi-layered security system that ensures AI-generated applications are tested and hardened before deployment. The advanced static code scanning detects vulnerabilities at the source while the Machine Learning-Based Security Analysis identifies patterns of insecure code. Collaborative agents contribute to this process by simulating attacks on the applications that reveals existing vulnerabilies.
Beyond AI-powered security testing, Armur AI also provides penetration testing and blockchain security audits—offering enterprises a comprehensive cybersecurity suite. Within 12 months, the platform has grown to over 4,000 engineers and 300 paying customers, with more than 500 companies worldwide—including Revolut, Airtable, Webflow, and Vercel—trusting Armur AI for their security needs.
Armur AI is working with enterprises and collaborating with intelligence agencies and government organizations to help secure national assets, critical infrastructure, and classified digital environments.
Cyber warfare is now a strategic battlefield, with state-sponsored hackers targeting everything from military networks to financial systems. Armur AI’s advanced AI-driven security solutions are helping defense and intelligence organizations stay ahead of these threats.
As the company expands, it seeks to deepen partnerships with intelligence agencies and defense organizations—reinforcing its role as a leader in AI-powered cyber defense.
The cybersecurity industry is at a turning point. With AI-driven cyber threats rising, the old model of periodic security audits and reactive defense mechanisms is no longer enough.
Pentest GPT represents a new generation of security that thinks, evolves, and fights back in real-time. Instead of waiting to react to cyberattacks, companies and governments need security systems that continuously detect, test, and neutralize threats before they escalate.
Armur AI is leading this transformation, developing AI-powered solutions that don’t just defend digital assets—but actively protect and fortify them against an increasingly sophisticated cyber threat landscape.
In the future of cybersecurity, the most vigorous defense will belong to those who hack first.
