AvalonX Launches AI-Powered Penetration Testing Platform for Small and Midsize Businesses

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Oct. 30, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- After 18 months in stealth, AvalonX has emerged with a groundbreaking AI-powered penetration testing platform designed to address the cybersecurity gap faced by small and midsize businesses. The company, which has been backed by up to $10 million from Ridown Capital, aims to provide these organizations with the same level of security testing that large enterprises enjoy, but at a more affordable price point.

AvalonX's Artemis platform combines autonomous attack simulation with human expertise to identify potential vulnerabilities before cybercriminals can exploit them. The platform is powered by Aether, a proprietary 400-billion-parameter security AI trained on nine years of real-world offensive-security data and backed by 60 billion dark-web records. This advanced AI ensures that small and midsize businesses can receive continuous, on-demand penetration testing, which is crucial given the increasing threat landscape.

Goodwin, who previously served as CISO at Fujitsu, Monster, and CDK Global, brings over 50 years of combined information security and technology experience to the company.

AvalonX's Artemis platform is designed to be user-friendly, allowing businesses to run a free initial test through its website. The platform provides clear, actionable findings that map to SOC 2, ISO/IEC 27001, PCI DSS v4.0, and HIPAA standards, ensuring that organizations can meet regulatory requirements while enhancing their cybersecurity posture.

Ridown Capital, the investment firm of Onecom co-founders Aaron Brown and Darren Ridge, has a deep understanding of the challenges faced by small and midsize businesses. Onecom, a leading provider of business communications services, serves over 65,000 businesses and has witnessed firsthand the need for advanced cybersecurity solutions. Brown and Ridge's investment in AvalonX underscores their commitment to bringing enterprise-level capabilities to smaller organizations.

The release of AvalonX's Artemis platform comes at a critical time, as small and midsize businesses face a higher risk of cyberattacks. According to Verizon's 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report, ransomware was found in 88% of breaches involving small and midsize companies, compared with 39% at larger organizations. This stark contrast highlights the urgent need for continuous, robust cybersecurity measures that can be implemented by smaller businesses without the need for extensive resources.

AvalonX is now available for businesses to use, offering a monthly subscription that combines autonomous attack simulation with human expertise. The company's goal is to make continuous penetration testing accessible to all small and midsize businesses, ensuring that they can stay ahead of potential cyber threats and protect their sensitive data.