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Thousands of startups have been formed over the past decade to focus on combating cybercrime, which is expected to cost the world $6 trillion annually in 2021 — up from $3 trillion in 2015.
The second annual list of the Hot 150, compiled by Cybersecurity Ventures, recognizes the most innovative companies in the cybersecurity market. The list consists of pure-play companies focused exclusively or primarily on cybersecurity. All companies earn their spot based on merit, there is no “pay-to-play,” no cost to apply or to be listed.
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The definitive list of cybersecurity companies for 2021
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| Company | Year | Headquarters | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Password | 2005 | Toronto, Canada | Secure Enterprise Password Manager |
| A10 Networks | 2004 | San Jose CA | Secure Cloud Application Services |
| Abnormal Security | 2018 | San Francisco CA | Cloud Native Email Security |
| Absolute | 1993 | Vancouver, Canada | Endpoint Defense Platform |
| Agari | 2009 | Foster City CA | Email & Phishing Threat Protection |
| Aqua Security | 2015 | Ramat Gan, Israel | Cloud Native Application Protection |
| Arcserve | 1983 | Eden Prairie MN | Data & Ransomware Protection |
| Arctic Wolf | 2012 | Eden Prairie MN | Cloud Native Security Operations |
| Attivo Networks | 2011 | Fremont CA | Cyber Threat Detection Platform |
| Auth0 | 2013 | Bellevue WA | Identity Platform for Developers |
| Avanan | 2014 | New York City NY | Cloud Email Security Platform |
| Avast | 1988 | Prague, Czechia | Antivirus, VPN & Security |
| Axonius | 2017 | New York City NY | Cybersecurity Asset Management |
| Barracuda | 2003 | Campbell CA | Email, Network & Cloud Security |
| Beyond Identity | 2019 | New York City NY | Passwordless Identity Management |
| BeyondTrust | 2006 | Johns Creek GA | Privileged Access Management |
| BigID | 2015 | New York City NY | Data Privacy & Protection |
| BioCatch | 2010 | Tel Aviv, Israel | AI-Driven Behavioral Biometrics |
| Bitdefender | 2001 | Bucharest, Romania | Cybersecurity for Home & Business |
| Bitglass | 2013 | Campbell CA | Cloud Data & Threat Protection |
| BitSight | 2011 | Boston MA | Security Ratings Platform |
| BlackBerry | 1984 | Waterloo, Canada | End-to-End IoT Security Solutions |
| BlueVoyant | 2017 | New York City NY | Managed Security Services |
| BreachLock | 2018 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | PenTesting-as-a-Service |
| Bugcrowd | 2011 | San Francisco CA | Crowdsourced Security Platform |
| BVSystems | 1972 | Metuchen NJ | Wireless Threat Detection Tools |
| Cato Networks | 2015 | Tel Aviv, Israel | Cloud Network Security Platform |
| Centrify | 2004 | Santa Clara CA | Privileged Identity Management |
| Check Point | 1993 | Tel Aviv, Israel | Cybersecurity Solutions & Services |
| Checkmarx | 2006 | Ramat Gan, Israel | Software Security for DevOps |
| Cimcor | 1997 | Merrillville IN | IT Integrity, Security & Compliance |
| Claroty | 2014 | New York City NY | Operational Technology Security |
| Cloud Range | 2018 | Nashville TN | Next Generation Cyber Range |
| Cloudflare | 2009 | San Francisco CA | Cybersecurity for the Internet |
| Coalition | 2017 | San Francisco CA | Cybersecurity & Cyberinsurance |
| Code42 | 2001 | Minneapolis MN | Insider Risk Detection & Response |
| Contrast Security | 2014 | Los Altos CA | Application Security Platform |
| CrowdStrike | 2011 | Sunnyvale CA | Endpoint Protection Platform |
| CyberArk | 1999 | Petach Tikva, Israel | Privileged Access Security |
| Cyberbit | 2015 | Ra’anana, Israel | Cyber Range Training & Simulation |
| Cybereason | 2012 | Boston MA | Cyber Defense & Response Platform |
| CyberGRX | 2015 | Denver CO | Cyber Risk Management Platform |
| Cymulate | 2016 | Rishon LeZion, Israel | Breach & Attack Simulation Platform |
| Darktrace | 2013 | Cambridge, UK | Cyber AI Technology & Platform |
| Deep Instinct | 2015 | New York City NY | Deep Learning Cybersecurity |
| Deepwatch | 2015 | Denver CO | Managed Security Services |
| Devo | 2011 | Cambridge MA | Cloud Native Security Analytics |
| Digital Guardian | 2003 | Waltham MA | Enterprise Data Loss Prevention |
| Digital Shadows | 2011 | London, UK | Digital Risk Protection Solutions |
| DomainTools | 2002 | Seattle WA | Threat Intelligence & Investigation |
| Dragos, Inc. | 2013 | Hanover MD | Industrial Control Systems Security |
| Entrust | 1994 | Minneapolis MN | Digital Security & Issuance |
| Enveil | 2016 | Fulton MD | Data Encryption & Security |
| eSentire | 2001 | Waterloo, Canada | Managed Detection & Response |
| ESET | 1992 | Bratislava, Slovakia | Cybersecurity for Home & Business |
| Expel | 2016 | Herndon VA | Managed Detection & Response |
| ExtraHop | 2013 | Seattle WA | Cloud-Native Detection & Response |
| F-Secure | 1999 | Helsinki, Finland | Cybersecurity for Home & Business |
| F5 | 1996 | Seattle WA | Application & Infrastructure Security |
| FireEye | 2004 | Milpitas CA | Cybersecurity Solutions & Services |
| Forcepoint | 2016 | Austin TX | Integrated Cloud Security Platform |
| Forescout | 2000 | San Jose CA | Unified Device Visibility for IT & OT |
| ForgeRock | 2010 | San Francisco CA | Identity & Access Management |
| Fortalice | 2008 | Charlotte NC | Customized Cyber Defense Services |
| Fortinet | 2000 | Sunnyvale CA | End-to-End Infrastructure Security |
| GM Sectec | 1970 | San Juan, Puerto Rico | Managed Security Services |
| Guardicore | 2013 | Tel Aviv, Israel | Hybrid Cloud Security Platform |
| GuidePoint Security | 2011 | Herndon VA | Cybersecurity Solutions & Services |
| HackerOne | 2012 | San Francisco CA | Hacker Powered Security Platform |
| HYPR | 2014 | New York City NY | Secure Authentication Platform |
| Hysolate | 2016 | Tel Aviv, Israel | Workplace-as-a-Service Platform |
| iboss | 2003 | Boston MA | Cloud Network Security Platform |
| Illumio | 2013 | Sunnyvale CA | Security Segmentation Platform |
| Immuta | 2014 | College Park MD | Data Privacy & Security Platform |
| Imperva | 2002 | San Mateo CA | Data & Application Security |
| Imprivata | 2001 | Lexington MA | Healthcare Digital Identity |
| INTRUSION | 1983 | Plano TX | Security-as-a-Service Appliance |
| IntSights | 2015 | New York City NY | Threat Intelligence Platform |
| IronNet | 2014 | McLean VA | Cyber Defense Platform & Services |
| IronScales | 2013 | Tel Aviv, Israel | Self-Learning Email Security |
| Karamba Security | 2015 | Hod Hasharon, Israel | Automotive Security & IoT Protection |
| Kaspersky | 1997 | Moscow Russia | Cybersecurity for Home & Business |
| Keeper Security | 2011 | Chicago IL | Enterprise Password Management |
| Kenna Security | 2009 | Santa Clara CA | Modern Vulnerability Management |
| KnowBe4 | 2010 | Clearwater FL | Security Awareness Training Platform |
| LogRhythm | 2003 | Boulder CO | Next Generation SIEM Platform |
| Lookout | 2007 | San Francisco CA | Mobile Endpoint Security |
| McAfee | 1987 | Santa Clara CA | Cybersecurity for Home & Business |
| Menlo Security | 2012 | Mountain View CA | Web & Email Security Platform |
| Mimecast | 2003 | London, UK | Email Security & Continuity |
| Mitek | 1986 | San Diego CA | Digital Identity Verification |
| NCC Group | 1999 | Manchester UK | Cybersecurity & Risk Mitigation |
| Netskope | 2012 | Santa Clara CA | Cloud, Network & Data Security |
| NortonLifeLock | 1982 | Tempe AZ | Cyber Safety Protection |
| Okta | 2009 | San Francisco CA | Identity & Access Management |
| OneLogin | 2009 | San Francisco CA | Identity & Access Management |
| OneTrust | 2016 | Atlanta GA | Privacy, Security & Data Governance |
| Onfido | 2012 | London, UK | Biometric & Document Verification |
| Orca Security | 2019 | Los Angeles CA | Cloud Security Platform |
| Palo Alto Networks | 2005 | Santa Clara CA | Cyber Threat Detection & Prevention |
| Perimeter 81 | 2018 | Tel Aviv, Israel | Secure Access for Remote Workforce |
| Pindrop Security | 2011 | Atlanta GA | Cybersecurity for Call Centers |
| Ping Identity | 2001 | Denver CO | Intelligent Identity Platform |
| Privitar | 2014 | London, UK | Enterprise Data Privacy |
| Proofpoint | 2002 | Sunnyvale CA | Enterprise Security & Compliance |
| Prove | 2008 | New York City NY | Security Platform for Phone Identity |
| Qualys | 1999 | Foster City CA | Cloud Based Security Platform |
| RangeForce | 2014 | Manassas VA | Cloud Based Cyber Range Platform |
| Rapid7 | 2007 | Boston MA | Security & Compliance Solutions |
| Recorded Future | 2009 | Somerville MA | Universal Threat Intelligence Solution |
| Refirm Labs | 2017 | Fulton MD | Firmware Security Analysis |
| ReliaQuest | 2007 | Tampa FL | SaaS Security Platform |
| ReversingLabs | 2009 | Cambridge MA | Advanced Malware Analysis Platform |
| RSA | 1982 | Bedford MA | Digital Risk Management Solutions |
| SailPoint | 2005 | Austin TX | Cloud Identity Governance Platform |
| SCADAfence | 2014 | New York City NY | OT & IOT Cybersecurity Platform |
| Secure Code Warrior | 2015 | Sydney, Australia | Developer Secure Code Training |
| Secureworks | 1999 | Atlanta GA | Cybersecurity Solutions & Services |
| Securiti | 2018 | San Jose CA | Data Privacy & Security Platform |
| SecurityScorecard | 2013 | New York City NY | Security Ratings & Risk Management |
| Semperis | 2013 | Ramat Gan, Israel | Identity Driven Cyber Resilience |
| SentinelOne | 2013 | Mountain View CA | AI Powered Security Platform |
| Skybox Security | 2002 | Herzliya Israel | Security Posture Management |
| Snyk | 2015 | London, UK | Cloud Native Application Security |
| Sonatype | 2008 | Fulton MD | Open Source Security Management |
| SonicWall | 1991 | Milpitas CA | Cybersecurity Products & Services |
| Sophos | 1985 | Abingdon, UK | Cybersecurity for Home & Business |
| SparkCognition | 2013 | Austin TX | AI & ML Powered Cyber Defense |
| Sumo Logic | 2010 | Redwood City CA | Cloud Security Platform |
| Synack | 2013 | Redwood City CA | Crowdsourced Penetration Testing |
| Sysdig | 2013 | San Francisco CA | Secure DevOps Platform |
| Tanium | 2007 | Kirkland WA | Endpoint Management Platform |
| Telos | 1969 | Ashburn VA | Cybersecurity Solutions & Services |
| Tenable | 2002 | Columbia MD | Vulnerability Management Platform |
| ThetaRay | 2013 | Hod Hasharon, Israel | Big Data Security Analytics |
| ThreatConnect | 2011 | Arlington VA | Threat-Centric Security Operations |
| Trend Micro | 1988 | Tokyo, Japan | Cloud Security Services Platform |
| Tripwire | 1997 | Portland OR | Security & Compliance Solutions |
| Trusona | 2015 | Scottsdale AZ | Enterprise-wide Passwordless MFA |
| Tufin | 2005 | Boston MA | Network Security Policy Automation |
| ValiMail | 2015 | San Francisco CA | Cloud-Based Email Security |
| vArmour | 2011 | Los Altos CA | Application Security Management |
| Varonis | 2005 | New York City NY | Enterprise Data Security Platform |
| Vectra | 2010 | San Jose CA | Cyber Threat Detection & Response |
| Venafi | 2000 | Salt Lake City UT | Machine Identity Protection |
| Veracode | 2006 | Burlington MA | Application Security Platform |
| WatchGuard | 1996 | Seattle WA | Network & Endpoint Security |
| ZeroFOX | 2013 | Baltimore MD | Digital Risk Protection Platform |
| Zix | 1988 | Dallas TX | Email Encryption & Security Solutions |
| Zscaler | 2008 | San Jose CA | Enterprise Cloud Security Platform |
