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Founded Year

2014

Stage

Series E | Alive

Total Raised

$269M

Valuation

$0000 

Last Raised

$150M | 3 yrs ago

Mosaic Score
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-26 points in the past 30 days

About Contrast Security

Contrast Security specializes in modernized application security within the cybersecurity industry. The company offers a platform that embeds code analysis and attack prevention directly into software, providing integrated, comprehensive security observability for accurate assessment and continuous protection of an entire application portfolio. Contrast Security's solutions cater to developers, AppSec teams, and SecOps teams, aiming to protect applications from known and unknown threats without the need for disruptive scanning or specialized security experts. It was founded in 2014 and is based in Los Altos, California.

Headquarters Location

240 3rd Street 2nd Floor

Los Altos, California, 94022,

United States

888-371-1333

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ESPs containing Contrast Security

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Enterprise Tech / Cybersecurity

The penetration testing services market offers a range of solutions designed to assess the security posture of an organization's IT systems, applications, and networks. Penetration testing services simulate real-world cyber-attacks to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in an organization's security defenses. By leveraging these services, businesses can gain a comprehensive understanding of th…

Contrast Security named as Challenger among 15 other companies, including Cisco, CrowdStrike, and Mandiant.

Contrast Security's Products & Differentiators

    Contrast Secure Code Platform

    The collective integrated platform of the products listed below. Also includes SCA (Software Composition Analysis)

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Research containing Contrast Security

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CB Insights Intelligence Analysts have mentioned Contrast Security in 2 CB Insights research briefs, most recently on Feb 20, 2024.

Expert Collections containing Contrast Security

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Contrast Security is included in 3 Expert Collections, including Unicorns- Billion Dollar Startups.

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Unicorns- Billion Dollar Startups

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Cybersecurity

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These companies protect organizations from digital threats.

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Defense Tech

1,270 items

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Contrast Security Patents

Contrast Security has filed 28 patents.

The 3 most popular patent topics include:

  • image processing
  • high dynamic range
  • digital photography
patents chart

Application Date

Grant Date

Title

Related Topics

Status

4/21/2023

9/17/2024

Visual system, Vision, Digital photography, Image processing, High dynamic range

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Application Date

4/21/2023

Grant Date

9/17/2024

Title

Related Topics

Visual system, Vision, Digital photography, Image processing, High dynamic range

Status

Grant

Latest Contrast Security News

Endpoint Security and Network Monitoring News for the Week of October 25th: Contrast Security, Alkira, KnowBe4, and More

Oct 25, 2024

By William Jepma , Writer, Editor, and Analyst at Solutions Review The editors at Solutions Review have curated this list of the most noteworthy Endpoint Security and Network Monitoring news from the week of October 25th. This round-up covers announcements and updates from Contrast Security, Alkira, KnowBe4, and more. Keeping up with all the most relevant  Endpoint Security  and  Network Monitoring news can be time-consuming. As a result, our editorial team aims to summarize some of the top headlines in the space by curating a collection of the latest vendor product news, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital funding, talent acquisition, and other noteworthy news. With that in mind, here is some of the top endpoint security and network monitoring news from the week of October 25th. For early access to all the expert insights published on Solutions Review, join Insight Jam , a community dedicated to enabling the human conversation on AI. Endpoint Security and Network Monitoring News for the Week of October 25th Alkira, a network infrastructure service provider, has launched the Alkira Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), a new cloud-based service that aims to redefine secure access from anywhere in an enterprise. The service will launch in Q4 2024 and is built to combine zero-trust principles with Alkira’s network infrastructure expertise to provide clients with a unified platform for end-to-end secure connectivity. Alkira ZTNA will include features for maintaining consistent traffic flows, enhancing security with existing network segmentation, integrating with other applications, and simplifying the management, monitoring, and visibility of a company’s network. Swimlane, an automation solution for security organizations, has appointed Bob Parker as its new Chief Financial Officer. Parker has extensive experience in financial and business leadership roles, having previously served as the CFO for Circulor and SnapLogic and, most recently, helped SentinelOne develop its operational and financial infrastructure during its pre-IPO journey. James Brear, CEO of Swimlane, says, “Bob joins Swimlane at a pivotal time as automation and AI become the focal point of security operations. He is the perfect addition to help us chart the next phase of our growth and advance our financial modeling for the future.” Expert Insights Section Watch this space each week as our editors will share upcoming events, new thought leadership, and the best resources from Insight Jam, Solutions Review’s enterprise tech community for business software pros . The goal? To help you gain a forward-thinking analysis and remain on-trend through expert advice, best practices, trends and predictions, and vendor-neutral software evaluation tools. As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we called for the industry’s best and brightest to share their comments about the past, present, and future of the evolving cybersecurity landscape. The experts featured represent some of the top Cybersecurity solution providers with experience in these marketplaces, and each projection has been vetted for relevance and ability to add business value.

Contrast Security Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • When was Contrast Security founded?

    Contrast Security was founded in 2014.

  • Where is Contrast Security's headquarters?

    Contrast Security's headquarters is located at 240 3rd Street, Los Altos.

  • What is Contrast Security's latest funding round?

    Contrast Security's latest funding round is Series E.

  • How much did Contrast Security raise?

    Contrast Security raised a total of $269M.

  • Who are the investors of Contrast Security?

    Investors of Contrast Security include Acero Capital, General Catalyst, Battery Ventures, M12, AXA Venture Partners and 8 more.

  • Who are Contrast Security's competitors?

    Competitors of Contrast Security include MergeBase, PortSwigger, Oxeye, Snyk, DigitSec and 7 more.

  • What products does Contrast Security offer?

    Contrast Security's products include Contrast Secure Code Platform and 4 more.

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