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'''AlienVault''' is a developer of commercial and [[Open-source software|open source]] solutions to manage [[cyber-attack|cyber attacks]],<ref name=TechCrunch /> including the [[Open Threat Exchange]], the world's largest crowd-sourced computer-security platform<ref name=ITPortal /> with more than 53,000 participants who contribute more than 10 million threat indicators daily.<ref name=IT>{{cite news|last1=Alvarez|first1=Dean|title=AlienVault Announces 5th Consecutive Year of Hypergrowth in 2016|url=http://www.itsecurityguru.org/2017/02/01/alienvault-announces-5th-consecutive-year-hypergrowth-2016/|accessdate=7 October 2017|publisher=IT Security Guru|date=1 February 2016}}</ref> The company operates in 140 countries.<ref name=betanews /> The company has raised $116 million since it was founded in 2007.<ref name=Crunchbase /> In 2015, AlienVault researchers released a study disclosing that Chinese hackers were circumventing popular privacy tools.<ref name=Times />
'''AlienVault''' is a developer of commercial and [[Open-source software|open source]] solutions to manage [[cyber-attack|cyber attacks]],<ref name=TechCrunch /> including the [[Open Threat Exchange]], the world's largest crowd-sourced computer-security platform.<ref name=ITPortal /> In July 2017, the platform had 65,000 participants who contributed more than 14 million threat indicators daily. The company has raised $116 million since it was founded in 2007.


==Products==
==Products==
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In 2015, the company partnered with [[Intel]] to coordinate real-time threat information.<ref name=Intel /> A similar deal with [[Hewlett Packard]] was announced the same year.<ref name=ITPortal />
In 2015, the company partnered with [[Intel]] to coordinate real-time threat information.<ref name=Intel /> A similar deal with [[Hewlett Packard]] was announced the same year.<ref name=ITPortal />

In 2015, AlienVault researchers released a study disclosing that Chinese hackers were circumventing popular privacy tools.<ref name=Times />


In June 2015, AlienVault Chief Scientist Jaime Blasco released a report saying that Chinese hackers found a way to circumvent both [[virtual private network]]s (VPNs), and [[Tor (anonymity network)|Tor]], anonymity software that hides a computer’s location by routing its requests through a series of [[Internet Service Providers]].<ref name=Times /><ref name=Warwick />
In June 2015, AlienVault Chief Scientist Jaime Blasco released a report saying that Chinese hackers found a way to circumvent both [[virtual private network]]s (VPNs), and [[Tor (anonymity network)|Tor]], anonymity software that hides a computer’s location by routing its requests through a series of [[Internet Service Providers]].<ref name=Times /><ref name=Warwick />

AlienVault Open Threat Exchange had 26,000 participants in 140 countries reporting more than one million potential threats daily, as of June 2015. <ref name=betanews />


In February 2017, AlienVault released USM Anywhere, a [[SaaS]] security monitoring platform designed to centralize threat detection, incident response and compliance management of cloud, hybrid cloud, and on-premises environments from a cloud-based console.<ref>{{cite news|title=USM Anywhere simplifies security for organizations of all sizes|url=https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2017/02/08/usm-anywhere/|accessdate=7 October 2017|publisher=HelpNet Security|date=8 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Ribeiro|first1=Anna|title=AlienVault announces USM Anywhere unified security management platform; achieves AWS Advanced Technology Partner st|url=http://wwpi.com/2017/02/09/alienvault-announces-usm-anywhere-unified-security-management-platform-achieves-aws-advanced-technology-partner-status/|accessdate=7 October 2017|publisher=Computer Technologyy Review|date=9 February 2017}}</ref>
In February 2017, AlienVault released USM Anywhere, a [[SaaS]] security monitoring platform designed to centralize threat detection, incident response and compliance management of cloud, hybrid cloud, and on-premises environments from a cloud-based console.<ref>{{cite news|title=USM Anywhere simplifies security for organizations of all sizes|url=https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2017/02/08/usm-anywhere/|accessdate=7 October 2017|publisher=HelpNet Security|date=8 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Ribeiro|first1=Anna|title=AlienVault announces USM Anywhere unified security management platform; achieves AWS Advanced Technology Partner st|url=http://wwpi.com/2017/02/09/alienvault-announces-usm-anywhere-unified-security-management-platform-achieves-aws-advanced-technology-partner-status/|accessdate=7 October 2017|publisher=Computer Technologyy Review|date=9 February 2017}}</ref>

By July 2017, AlienVault Open Threat Exchange platform had 65,000 participants who contributed more than 14 million threat indicators daily.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kobialka|first1=Dan|title=AlienVault OTX Threat Intelligence Community Exceeds 65K Particpants|url=https://www.msspalert.com/cybersecurity-news/alienvault-otx-threat-intelligence-community-exceeds-65k-participants/|accessdate=15 November 2017|publisher=MSSP Alert|date=25 July 2017}}</ref>


==Finances==
==Finances==
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By the end of fiscal year 2016, AlienVault recorded about 53 percent year-over-year sales growth and increased its install base by about 65 percent to approximately 5,000 commercial customers.<ref name=IT>{{cite news|last1=Alvarez|first1=Dean|title=AlienVault Announces 5th Consecutive Year of Hypergrowth in 2016|url=http://www.itsecurityguru.org/2017/02/01/alienvault-announces-5th-consecutive-year-hypergrowth-2016/|accessdate=7 October 2017|publisher=IT Security Guru|date=1 February 2016}}</ref>
By the end of fiscal year 2016, AlienVault recorded about 53 percent year-over-year sales growth and increased its install base by about 65 percent to approximately 5,000 commercial customers.<ref name=IT>{{cite news|last1=Alvarez|first1=Dean|title=AlienVault Announces 5th Consecutive Year of Hypergrowth in 2016|url=http://www.itsecurityguru.org/2017/02/01/alienvault-announces-5th-consecutive-year-hypergrowth-2016/|accessdate=7 October 2017|publisher=IT Security Guru|date=1 February 2016}}</ref>


AlienVault has raised $116 million since it was founded in 2007.<ref name=Crunchbase />
==Awards==
==Awards==



Revision as of 22:00, 15 November 2017

AlienVault
Company typePrivate
IndustryComputer Security, Computer Software
Founded2007
FounderJulio Casal, Dominique Karg, Alberto Roman
HeadquartersSan Mateo, California (US) and Madrid, Spain
Key people
Barmak Meftah, CEO; Roger Thornton, CTO; Jaime Blasco, Chief Scientist
Number of employees
200+
Websitealienvault.com

AlienVault is a developer of commercial and open source solutions to manage cyber attacks,[1] including the Open Threat Exchange, the world's largest crowd-sourced computer-security platform.[2] In July 2017, the platform had 65,000 participants who contributed more than 14 million threat indicators daily. The company has raised $116 million since it was founded in 2007.

Products

In addition to their free products, AlienVault offers a paid security platform, called Unified Security Management, that integrates threat detection, incident response, and compliance management into one solution.[3] Threat applications are offered via hardware, virtual machines, and as a cloud service.[1]

The Open Threat Exchange (OTX), which is free, enables security experts to research and collaborate on new threats, better compare data and integrate threat information into their security systems.[4] A big data platform, OTX leverages natural language processing and machine learning.[4]

AlienVault also runs the Open Source Security Information Management (OSSIM) project, which helps network administrators with computer security, intrusion detection, and response.[5][6]

History

The OSSIM project began in 2003 and was started by Dominique Karg,[7] Julio Casal[8] and later Alberto Román.[9] It became the basis of AlienVault, founded in 2007 in Madrid, Spain.[10]

The company hired the management team of Hewlett Packard's Fortify group in 2012, including AlienVault CEO Barmak Meftah, CTO Roger Thornton and five others.[11]

In 2015, the company partnered with Intel to coordinate real-time threat information.[12] A similar deal with Hewlett Packard was announced the same year.[2]

In 2015, AlienVault researchers released a study disclosing that Chinese hackers were circumventing popular privacy tools.[13]

In June 2015, AlienVault Chief Scientist Jaime Blasco released a report saying that Chinese hackers found a way to circumvent both virtual private networks (VPNs), and Tor, anonymity software that hides a computer’s location by routing its requests through a series of Internet Service Providers.[13][14]

AlienVault Open Threat Exchange had 26,000 participants in 140 countries reporting more than one million potential threats daily, as of June 2015. [4]

In February 2017, AlienVault released USM Anywhere, a SaaS security monitoring platform designed to centralize threat detection, incident response and compliance management of cloud, hybrid cloud, and on-premises environments from a cloud-based console.[15][16]

By July 2017, AlienVault Open Threat Exchange platform had 65,000 participants who contributed more than 14 million threat indicators daily.[17]

Finances

In August 2015, the firm raised $52 million to expand its security business. The round was led by Institutional Venture Partners and included GGV Capital, Kleiner Perkins, Trident Capital, and Jackson Square Ventures.[1][5]

The company said in 2015 that it was adding 300 to 400 new clients each quarter and it hired a Chief Financial Officer to help it prepare for a possible Initial Public Offering (IPO).[1]

By the end of fiscal year 2016, AlienVault recorded about 53 percent year-over-year sales growth and increased its install base by about 65 percent to approximately 5,000 commercial customers.[18]

AlienVault has raised $116 million since it was founded in 2007.[19]

Awards

In 2017, AlienVault won the "BEST CLOUD COMPUTING SECURITY SOLUTION" for EMEA presented by SC Magazine UK.[20] In the same year, Forbes featured AlienVault in their Forbes Cloud 100 list.[21]

Deloitte featured AlienVault in their Deloitte Technnology Fast 500 list in 2015 and 2016.[22]

In 2015, AlienVault won the "Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Solution of the Year" presented by The Computing Security Awards.[23]

In 2014, AlienVault was nominated for “Best SMB Security Product” and Jaime Blasco, Director of AlienVault Labs, was nominated for “Technology Hero of the Year” by V3, a technology industry publication.[24]

Competitors

AlienVault competes in the SIEM and network security industry against HP ArcSight, IBM QRadar and LogRhythm, among others.[25]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Miller, Ron (August 19, 2015). "AlienVault Secures $52M Round With Eye Toward IPO". TechCrunch. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Raywood, Dan (April 24, 2015). "HP partner with AlienVault on Cyber Threat-Sharing Initiative". ITPortal.com. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  3. ^ Kepes, Ben (August 19, 2015). "AlienVault picks up $52M to secure all the things". ComputerWorld. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  4. ^ a b c Barker, Ian (August 2015). "Open Threat Exchange brings a community approach to fighting attacks". betanews. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Kerner, Sean (August 19, 2015). "AlienVault Raises $52M to Grow Its Security Business". eWeek. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  6. ^ Kerner, Sean (February 20, 2014). "AlienVault Advances Open-Source SIEM". eWeek. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  7. ^ "Dominique Karg". SourceForge. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  8. ^ "Julio Casal". SourceForge. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  9. ^ "Alberto Román". SourceForge. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  10. ^ Cohan, Peter (August 7, 2012). "AlienVault is Catching the Internet Security Wave". Forbes.com. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  11. ^ Dunn, John (January 17, 2012). "AlienVault grabs entire management team from HP division". Techworld. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  12. ^ Neal, David (May 13, 2015). "Intel and AlienVault partner on real-time threat information sharing". The Inquirer. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  13. ^ a b Perloth, Nicole (June 12, 2015). "Chinese Hackers Circumvent Popular Web Privacy Tools". New York Times. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  14. ^ Ashford, Warwick (June 15, 2015). "Chinese hackers are by-passing web privacy tools, say researchers". Computer Weekly. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  15. ^ "USM Anywhere simplifies security for organizations of all sizes". HelpNet Security. February 8, 2017. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  16. ^ Ribeiro, Anna (February 9, 2017). "AlienVault announces USM Anywhere unified security management platform; achieves AWS Advanced Technology Partner st". Computer Technologyy Review. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  17. ^ Kobialka, Dan (July 25, 2017). "AlienVault OTX Threat Intelligence Community Exceeds 65K Particpants". MSSP Alert. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
  18. ^ Alvarez, Dean (February 1, 2016). "AlienVault Announces 5th Consecutive Year of Hypergrowth in 2016". IT Security Guru. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  19. ^ "AlienVault". Crunchbase.com. Crunchbase. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
  20. ^ "SC Magazine uk".
  21. ^ "The Cloud 100". Forbes. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  22. ^ "Technology Fast 500 List". Deloitte. Deloitte. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  23. ^ "The Computing Security Awards 2015". ComputingSecurityAwards.co.uk. Computing Security. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
  24. ^ Bennet, Madeline. "V3 announces winners of Technology Awards 2014". v3.co.uk. V3. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
  25. ^ Scarfone, Karen (September 2015). "Comparing the best SIEM systems on the market". TechTarget. Retrieved November 8, 2015.