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Pentera nabs $60M in Series D Funding to Build Simulated Network Attacks to Train Security Teams

The Series D round led by Evolution Equity Partners values the Boston-based, Tel Aviv-founded startup at over $1 billion. The funding will be used for M&A and to continue developing its product, CEO Amitai Ratzon said.

Security Compliance Firm Drata Acquires SafeBase for $250M

Drata, a security compliance automation platform that helps companies adhere to frameworks such as SOC 2 and GDPR, has acquired software security review startup SafeBase for $250 million.

CyberArk Acquires Zilla Security for up to $175M

Zilla, based in Boston and established in 2019, offers cloud-native solutions with automation and AI features, making it an attractive buy for CyberArk. The deal includes $165 million in cash and a $10 million earn-out based on certain milestones.

Riot Raises $30 Million for its Cybersecurity Product Suite Focused on Employees

French startup Riot has raised a $30 million Series B funding round after reaching $10 million in annual revenue in 2024. Left Lane Capital led the round, with participation from existing investors Y Combinator, Base10, and FundersClub.

Clutch Security Grabs $20M to Build Out its Non-Human Security ID Platform

SignalFire is leading this round with participation also from Lightspeed Venture Partners and Merlin Ventures, existing backers that invested in its previous $8.5 million seed round.

Hackers are Hijacking WordPress Sites to Push Windows and MacOS Malware

Hackers are exploiting outdated versions of WordPress and plug-ins to alter thousands of websites in an attempt to trick visitors to download and install malware, security researchers have found.

Washington sues T-Mobile over 2021 data breach that spilled 79 million customer records

The state of Washington has sued T-Mobile over allegations that the phone giant failed to secure the personal data of millions of state residents prior to an August 2021 data breach that affected over 79 million customers across the U.S.

Kiteworks Captures $456M at a $1B+ Valuation to Help Secure Sensitive Data

Kiteworks (formerly Accellion) secured $456 million in private equity funding. The investment from Insight Partners and Sixth Street Growth will support Kiteworks' acquisitions, including four smaller enterprise startups since 2022.

Dazz Snaps up $50M for AI-Based, Automated Cloud Security Remediation

Existing investors Greylock Partners, Cyberstarts, Insight Partners, and Index Ventures are collectively described as “leading” the round. Dazz, which launched in 2021, has now raised around $110 million in total.

Vanta Raises $150M Series C, Now Valued at $2.45B

Vanta's Series C funding was led by Sequoia Capital. Other participating investors include Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives and J.P. Morgan, along with existing partners like Atlassian Ventures and Y Combinator.

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