SpecterOps, a cybersecurity startup based in Alexandria, Va., has raised $75 million in a Series B funding round. The company plans to use the funds to scale its flagship platform designed to detect and eliminate identity-based attack paths. SpecterOps was founded in 2017 and specializes in adversary-focused cybersecurity solutions.
Its BloodHound Enterprise platform is the industry’s first comprehensive tool for removing identity-based attack paths. The startup has also developed open-source tools, including the BloodHound Community Edition, which helps map Active Directory attack paths. The funding round was led by Insight Partners, with participation from other investors including Ansa Capital, M12, Ballistic Ventures, and Decibel.
Soo Jin Park, leader of corporate development, praised SpecterOps as a “pioneer” in cybersecurity. “Recognizing the critical need for security solutions that address these challenges, we are proud to announce our investment in SpecterOps. By supporting SpecterOps’ innovative approach to identity security and attack path mapping, we aim to enhance our own capabilities and better serve enterprises seeking comprehensive protection against sophisticated cyber threats,” Park stated in a blog post.
Cybersecurity funding bolsters SpecterOps expansion
She highlighted BloodHound Enterprise’s ability to continuously map and quantify identity attack paths across IT infrastructures, providing a clear view of potential vulnerabilities and practical guidance on reducing risks. David McGuire, CEO of SpecterOps, emphasized the growing threat of identity-based attacks and the need for proactive, dynamic defense strategies.
“Identity-based threats are growing, often due to the complexity of enterprise identity architectures. Enterprises need a proactive, dynamic approach to stay ahead. Our Attack Path Management methodology helps organizations manage identity risk by treating the identity ecosystem as a living, interconnected graph, continuously detecting and addressing attack paths,” said McGuire in a statement.
The Series B funding will not only bolster the BloodHound platform but will also support research, consulting, and sales and marketing efforts. This follows SpecterOps’ Series A funding round in 2023, which was extended with an $8.5 million investment from Ballistic Ventures, bringing the total to $33.5 million. SpecterOps employs about 200 people, with nearly 15% based in its Seattle office.
The company’s chair is Kevin Mandia, founder of Mandiant, a Google subsidiary.
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