About Salt Security
Salt Security focuses on securing Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), which are essential for software applications to communicate. Their platform identifies and fixes vulnerabilities in APIs, blocks potential attackers, and helps businesses quickly understand and resolve security incidents. It also tracks all APIs, including those not in use, to ensure comprehensive security. Salt Security serves a variety of clients, from large Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, and operates on a subscription model for its services. Additionally, Salt Labs, their dedicated research team, provides insights and findings to help clients strengthen their API security against cyber threats.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$262.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
51-200Employees
Benefits
Company Equity
Wellness Program
Remote Work Options
Professional Development Budget
Risks
Integration challenges with Sensedia partnership could expose vulnerabilities.
Discovery of flaws in Hotjar suggests potential risks in other platforms.
Adoption resistance to Salt Posture Governance Policy Hub may affect satisfaction.
Differentiation
Salt Security uses AI to automatically identify and protect APIs.
The platform requires no configuration to pinpoint and block API attackers.
Salt Labs focuses solely on API security research, sharing findings with clients.
Upsides
Partnerships with Sensedia and Dazz enhance API security capabilities.
Recognition on the Citizens JMP Cyber 66 list boosts market credibility.
Launch of AI-powered assistant Pepper streamlines API security management.
Funding
Total raised$262.75 M
Latest valuation$1.40 B
StageSERIES_D
SERIES C
4/30/2021$70
$350.00 MSERIES B
11/30/2020$30
$150.00 MSERIES A
5/31/2020$20
$100.00 MEARLY VC
12/31/2018$10
$50.00 MSEED
2/29/2016- Y CombinatorTop
N/A
$600.0 K