GoFIGR Validates Its Security Posture with RedBear’s Comprehensive AI Pen Testing

Introducing GoFIGR

GoFIGR is a people‑first career tech platform that uses AI and behavioural science to connect people data with real internal opportunities. They enable organisations to fill roles internally, design clear career paths and keep their best people. Its AI engine and career coach matches each employee’s skills and aspirations to mentors, learning, gigs and jobs, while giving leaders 100% visibility into capabilities and skill gaps. The result: a stronger workforce, faster internal mobility and higher retention, helping companies find, inspire, grow and retain talent.

The Situation

As GoFIGR prepared to scale its platform and launch new AI-driven features, cybersecurity became even more critical. Built on AWS and responsible for managing sensitive Personally Identifiable Information (PII), the GoFIGR platform had to exceed the expectations of enterprise clients who required more than basic compliance. They wanted tangible evidence that GoFIGR could be trusted as a long-term partner.

While GoFIGR’s previous security reviews had met initial requirements, they lacked the depth and insight needed to support the company’s next stage of growth. The team recognised that trust could not simply be stated; it had to be earned through independent, expert validation that would stand up to scrutiny.

Enter RedBear

GoFIGR explored a range of vendors but found most were focused on large enterprises and offered rigid, one-size-fits-all services that didn’t match the pace or priorities of a growing startup. RedBear offered something different. With proven expertise in AWS security and emerging areas like GenAI assessments, they brought a tailored, hands-on approach that immediately stood out. Nic Lindholm, GoFIGR’s Co-Founder, said, ‘They showed more value-add compared to many of the other vendors. They also focus on GenAI assessments and none of the vendors I had spoken to did that.’

RedBear delivered a comprehensive penetration test and an in-depth AWS security assessment, including a configuration review and GenAI risk assessment with AI penetration testing, including prompt injection and abuse of access. Each component was customised to GoFIGR’s infrastructure and priorities, covering critical endpoints including both the customer-facing platform and internal admin interfaces. The team provided clear timelines, ongoing communication, and detailed reporting that allowed GoFIGR to act quickly and confidently.

It’s not a one-size-fits-all with RedBear. They gear to companies our size, which means that we can grow. They’re a trusted vendor that can help us continue to establish trust with our customers.

– Nic Lindholm, Co-Founder of GoFIGR.

The Outcomes

RedBear helped GoFIGR validate its security strategy, boost confidence internally, and demonstrate platform maturity to prospective enterprise clients. The outcome was a stronger security posture and a trusted partnership ready to support future improvements.

The partnership strengthened GoFIGR’s credibility and proved that its internal efforts around security understanding and coding were working. It also gave them a reliable security partner for the next phase of growth.

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