Cybersecurity

Dragos Acquires Phosphorus To Expand xOT Cybersecurity Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 8:30 AM

Dragos, a cybersecurity company focused on operational technology (OT) environments, announced the acquisition of Phosphorus, a provider of connected device security solutions. The deal expands Dragos’ platform beyond traditional OT systems to secure the broader Extended Operational Technology (xOT) environment, which includes billions of connected devices embedded across critical infrastructure and operational networks.

GuidePoint Security Launches New Supply Chain Detection & Response Offering Helps Organizations Operationalize Third-Party Risk Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 30, 2026

GuidePoint Security announced the launch of its new Supply Chain Detection & Response (SCDR) services, expanding the company's Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) portfolio with a solution designed to help organizations continuously detect, respond to, and remediate cyber risks across increasingly complex supplier ecosystems.

MokN Raises $15 Million In Series A Funding To Scale Active Identity Recovery Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 29, 2026

MokN, a cybersecurity company focused on protecting organizations against credential theft, announced it has raised $15 million in Series A funding. The round was led by GV, with participation from Datadog, Moonfire, OVNI Capital, and angel investors.

Living Security: Interview With Founder & CEO Ashley Rose About The Human Risk Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 28, 2026

Living Security is a Human Risk Management (HRM) platform that reduces cybersecurity threats by analyzing workforce behavioral data, conducting tailored, engaging training, and providing actionable, AI-driven insights to proactively mitigate risk. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Living Security founder and CEO Ashley Rose to learn more.

Cyera Acquiring Genie Security In Reported $50 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

Cybersecurity company Cyera has acquired Israeli startup Genie Security in a deal estimated at $50 million, according to CTech. The acquisition comes just five months after Genie Security was founded, highlighting the rapid pace of consolidation in the cybersecurity market.

Quantum Bridge: $8 Million Raised To Fortify Global Networks Against Quantum Threats

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Quantum Bridge Technologies announced it has closed an $8 million Series A funding round led by Primo Capital SGR to accelerate the global transition to quantum-safe cybersecurity infrastructure. The investment round included participation from Wayra, Cadenza VC, Club degli Investitori, HPE, and Bacchus Venture Capital. Combined with previous backing from investors including Alumni Ventures and the University of Toronto, Quantum Bridge has now raised a total of $16 million.

Ocean: $28 Million Raised For Agentic Email Security Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 19, 2026

Ocean announced its launch from stealth with $28 million in total funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from Picture Capital and Cerca Partners. Additional angel investors include Assaf Rappaport, Wiz founders Yevgeny Dibrov and Nadir Izrael, along with Dor Knafo.

GetReal Security: Trust And Authenticity Platform Launches With Continuous Identity Verification And Deepfake Detection

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 18, 2026

GetReal Security announced the general availability of continuous identity verification within its flagship platform, GetReal Protect, introducing what the company describes as the first trust and authenticity platform to combine real-time continuous identity verification, impersonation detection, and deepfake detection across voice and video communications.

Omada Identity: Interview With Field Strategist Paul Walker About Provider of Solutions for Identity Management and Access Governance

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 12, 2026

Omada is a leader in identity security and governance, helping organizations reduce risk by securing access for every identity, human and non-human. Omada’s platform uses AI-driven insights and intelligent automation to improve efficiency, compliance, and security. With unified visibility and continuous risk evaluation, Omada enables security teams to detect threats faster, strengthen control, and scale identity security without added complexity. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Omada’s Field Strategist, Paul Walker, to learn more.

Raven.io: Interview With Co-Founder & CEO Roi Abitboul On Why AI Has Made CVE-Based Security Obsolete

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 12, 2026

Raven.io provides a runtime application security platform that protects cloud-native applications by analyzing code behavior in real time to detect and block unknown attacks and supply-chain exploits without requiring instrumentation. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Raven.io co-founder and CEO Roi Abitboul to learn more.

Cisco To Acquire Astrix Security To Expand AI Agent And Non-Human Identity Security Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 8, 2026

Cisco announced its intent to acquire Astrix Security, a cybersecurity company focused on non-human identity security and AI agent governance. Financial terms of the proposed transaction were not disclosed.

Herd Security: $3 Million Raised For AI-Powered Cybersecurity Training Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 6, 2026

Herd Security, an agentic AI platform focused on continuous security training and simulation, announced a $3 million funding round with strategic investment from Aspiron Ventures. Additional participants in the round included Team Ignite, ForwardSlash VC, Forum Ventures, Rightside Capital, and YPO.

Cylake: Interview With Founder & CEO Nir Zuk About The Cybersecurity Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 4, 2026

Cylake is a company founded by industry veterans to build a complete, AI-native, data-driven security platform for highly regulated organizations that require total data sovereignty, operating entirely on-premises or within private clouds. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Cylake founder and CEO Nir Zuk to learn more.

Datavault AI And CyberCatch Sign Binding Letter Of Intent For All-Stock Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 1, 2026

Datavault AI, a provider of data monetization and digital engagement technologies listed on Nasdaq under the ticker DVLT, and CyberCatch Holdings, a cybersecurity company listed on the TSXV under CYBE, have entered into a binding letter of intent under which Datavault AI will acquire 100% of CyberCatch in an all-stock transaction. The implied aggregate value to CyberCatch's outstanding common shares is CAD $136.8 million. The parties have agreed to negotiate a definitive agreement during a 45-day mutual exclusivity period.

Silverfort Acquires Fabrix Security To Deliver Autonomous Runtime Identity Security

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Silverfort, a leading identity security company, has acquired Fabrix Security, an AI-native identity security startup, to deliver the first autonomous identity security platform operating at runtime. The combined platform is designed to protect human, machine, and agentic identities at the speed and scale that traditional, rules-based approaches can no longer handle. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Nudge Security Appoints Patrick Dillon As First Chief Revenue Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 29, 2026

Nudge Security, an Austin-based SaaS and AI security governance platform, has appointed Patrick Dillon as its first Chief Revenue Officer. Dillon will drive the company's revenue cycle, lead global sales, customer success, and the partner ecosystem as Nudge Security enters its next phase of growth.

Protos Security Acquires AT-RISK International to Build Global Intelligence-Led Protection Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 28, 2026

Protos Security, a tech-enabled managed security services provider backed by Southfield Capital, has acquired AT-RISK International, a Washington D.C.-based provider of executive protection, intelligence, and risk consulting services. The deal marks Protos' twelfth acquisition since partnering with Southfield and advances its strategy of building a comprehensive, software-enabled integrated protection platform.

Protos Security: Acquisition Of AT-RISK International Accelerates Global Intelligence-Led Protection Platform Buildout

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Protos Security announced it has acquired AT-RISK International, a globally recognized provider of executive protection, intelligence, and risk consulting services, marking a significant step in Protos’ strategy to build a software-enabled, integrated protection platform with global reach.

Integrated Quantum Technologies: CTO Anita Oehley On How Encryption Locks Data, VEIL Protects Data By Transforming It

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 23, 2026

Integrated Quantum Technologies’ flagship product VEIL enables enterprises to secure data before it enters ML models using a new privacy-preserving framework that removes personally identifiable information (PII), while conserving and enhancing data utility. VEIL allows for scalable innovation without tradeoffs, and is designed to withstand future quantum computing threats. The company focuses on enhancing data security, regulatory compliance, and performance for AI/ML systems. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Integrated Quantum Technologies CTO Anita Oehley to learn more.

Artemis: $70 Million Funding Launches AI-Native Cybersecurity Platform To Combat Machine-Speed Attacks

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 21, 2026

Artemis emerged from stealth with $70 million in combined seed and Series A funding, positioning itself to address a rapidly evolving threat landscape driven by AI-powered cyberattacks.

Schellman: Interview WIth CEO Avani Desai About The Cybersecurity Assessment Service

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Schellman is a leading global provider of attestation, compliance, and cybersecurity assessment services. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Schellman CEO Avani Desai to learn more.

Foresite Cybersecurity Partners With Tanium To Launch Managed Autonomous Endpoint Operations Service

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 12, 2026

Foresite Cybersecurity announced a strategic partnership with Tanium to launch a managed, autonomous endpoint operations service to enhance visibility, automation, and security across complex IT environments.

Prove: Interview With Chief Legal Officer Mitch Bompey About The Digital Identity Verification Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Prove is a technology company that provides digital identity verification and authentication software for businesses. Its platform helps companies confirm that a person online is really who they say they are. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Prove Chief Legal Officer Mitch Bompey to learn more.

Booz Allen Hamilton: Acquisition Of Defy Security Completed To Expand AI-Driven Cyber Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Booz Allen Hamilton announced it has completed its acquisition of Defy Security, a move aimed at strengthening its advanced cybersecurity offerings amid a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

Fortra Acquires Zero-Point Security To Expand Offensive Training Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 3, 2026

Fortra, a cybersecurity software and services provider, announced it has acquired Zero-Point Security, a UK-based cybersecurity training firm specializing in red team operations and adversary simulation.

Onit Security: $11 Million Raised For Agentic Exposure Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 29, 2026

Onit Security, a Tel Aviv-based cybersecurity company, has raised $11 million in seed funding to advance its agentic exposure management platform, aimed at automating vulnerability remediation and addressing long-standing inefficiencies in enterprise security operations.

Soxton AI Acquires Cipher To Expand Full Stack AI Legal Platform With Agentic Security

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Soxton AI, an AI-powered legal technology company focused on early-stage founders, announced it has acquired Cipher, a real-time security platform designed for agentic applications. The deal strengthens Soxton’s full-stack AI legal infrastructure by adding advanced protection for autonomous workflows and sensitive startup data.

Rapid7 Acquires Kenzo Security To Accelerate Autonomous Threat Detection

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Rapid7, an AI-powered cybersecurity company, announced it has acquired Kenzo Security, an agentic AI security platform, to enhance its Command Platform and accelerate the shift toward fully autonomous, machine-speed security operations.

Cloaked: $375 Million Raised For Privacy And Security Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Cloaked, a consumer-first privacy and security company, announced it has secured $375 million in Series B funding and growth financing led by General Catalyst and Liberty City Ventures, with participation from a broad group of investors including Lux Capital, Human Capital, Marquee Ventures, Fifth Growth Fund, NFL Players Association, LG Technology Ventures, Assurant Ventures, and DuckDuckGo. The funding will support the company’s mission to make data privacy the default and accelerate the development of AI-driven protections.

Corridor: $25 Million Raised For AI-Native Software Security Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Corridor, a San Francisco-based security platform for AI-native software development, has raised $25 million in Series A funding at a $200 million valuation. The round was led by Felicis, with participation from Conviction, Timeless, Artisanal Ventures, Lux Capital, Sunflower Capital, Datadog, SV Angel, and angels from Anthropic, OpenAI, Cursor, Cognition, Factory, Lovable, and others.