Top Security Startups in 2026

The world is rapidly shifting to a digital economy. Nivelo improves lives by protecting digital payments against cybercrime and failures using state-of-the-art machine learning. We are backed by Barclays and FirstMark Capital and led by veterans in banking and fraud detection. We are a team that grew out of a need to protect digital payments, made even more evident during the pandemic. We are growing fast and our smart-AI based risk assessment API is transforming how Americans access cash online. If our work sparks curiosity and our mission moves you, please reach out. We'd love to hear from you.

UpGuard is a complete third-party risk and attack surface management platform. Our security ratings engine monitors millions of companies every day. VendorRisk enables UpGuard's enterprise customer to control third-party risk and improve their cyber security posture by monitoring, rating and sending targeted security questionnaires to its vendors. upguard.com/product/vendorrisk UpGuard's BreachSight continuously monitors businesses for data exposures, enabling them to prevent breaches, protect their reputation and avoid regulatory fines. upguard.com/product/breachsight Companies in regulated industries such as financial services, energy and health count on UpGuard daily to guarantee their systems. UpGuard.com

CloudFlare is building a faster, safer web from the ground up. Nearly half a million websites today have the speed and security previously reserved for the Internet giants because they are a part of the CloudFlare network.

78% of security teams are overwhelmed with the volume of alerts they receive. Analysts are stretched, leading to fatigue and talent-attrition. The number of unfilled cyber security jobs will reach 3.5 million by 2021. We believe that a great answer to these and other challenges facing today's security teams is advanced security automation. By automating repetitive workloads, security teams can refocus their resources on higher-impact activities aimed at reducing their organisation's risk posture. We built Tines because we wanted an easy-to-use platform that would allow security teams automate any workflow, regardless of complexity, without having to fallback on bespoke scripting that's hard to maintain, manage and scale.

Walrus keeps push payments safe by developing and deploying novel authentication technology in a low friction platform. Today’s payment infrastructure makes it hard to be sure you’re paying the right person. Walrus DoubleCheck is a platform that allows funds, banks, companies, and others to safely exchange payment details for wires, crypto transfers, stock distributions, and more. DoubleCheck is a unique solution that combines novel multifactor authentication, an innovative UX, and advanced AI. Not only does it keep transfers secure, but it also makes them more efficient.

The HYPR Cloud Platform makes it easy to eliminate passwords and deliver lightning-fast login experiences that users love. With HYPR, businesses are finally able to stop phishing, reduce fraud, and enable unrivaled security for employees and customers across the globe. Welcome to The Passwordless Company® The HYPR Cloud Platform makes it easy to go Passwordless across the enterprise by combining the security of a smart card with the convenience of a smartphone. With HYPR, businesses are finally able to solve the desktop MFA gap, eliminate customer passwords, and deliver lightning-fast login experiences their users love. #EliminateTheTarget at HYPR.com

Tracevision is a cutting-edge AI video analytics company revolutionizing the way businesses leverage video data. Our innovative solutions provide advanced insights into customer behavior, security, and operational efficiency across industries like retail, security, manufacturing, and more. By seamlessly integrating with existing video infrastructure, we enable businesses to proactively detect threats, optimize performance, and uncover valuable trends. At Tracevision, we are driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to helping our clients solve complex problems through AI-powered technology. Join our dynamic team and help shape the future of video intelligence.

SafeBreach is pioneering the emerging category of Breach and Attack Simulation. Our platform simulates hacker breach methods across the entire kill chain to identify how well your security defenses can stand up to a breach. Acting like an always-on “virtual hacker”, enterprises can continuously improve their security posture and challenge the efficacy of security controls. SafeBreach Investors include Sequoia Capital, Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners, OCV Partners, DNX Ventures, Hewlett Packard Pathfinder, PayPal Ventures, Maverick Ventures, and Serial Investor/Entrepreneur Shlomo Kramer.

A cyberattack occurs every 39 seconds and frequently results in costly breach of personal and sensitive data. Are you interested in championing a product to make companies safer against financial crime and cyberattacks? Flare is on a mission to enable companies to proactively protect themselves against cyber attacks and financial crimes. We are a cyber threat intelligence start-up founded in Montreal. We're a dynamic group with diverse backgrounds and expertise in cybersecurity and criminology.

Saviynt provides intelligent identity access management and governance for cloud, hybrid and on-premise IT infrastructures to accelerate enterprise digital transformation. Our platform integrates with leading IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS applications including AWS, Azure, Oracle EBS, SAP HANA, SAP, Office 365, SalesForce, Workday, and many others. Our innovative IGA 2.0 advanced risk analytics platform won the Trust Award and was named an industry leader by Gartner. Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Data Access Governance (DAG), IaaS Governance, Segregation of Duties (SoD), Consumer Identity and Access Mgmt (CIAM), Cloud PAM, Cloud Security, Hybrid IT