Fortscale

User Behavior Analytics for Detecting and Eliminating Cyberthreats

Cyber Security
Acquired (Inactive) by RSA, a subsidiary of Dell Technologies Inc on Apr 2018 - closed due to acquisition

Company Overview

Snapshot

Founded in August 2012 by Idan Tendler and Yona Hollander, Fortscale operated with 1–10 employees. The company raised a total of $23 million across 4 funding rounds from 7 investors. Fortscale was acquired by RSA, a subsidiary of Dell Technologies Inc, in April 2018.

Business overview

Fortscale specializes in cyber security, providing real-time visibility into user and entity actions within an organization's environment. The company's core technology leverages predictive big data analytics and advanced machine learning to identify unusual behaviors, thereby uncovering insider threats. Fortscale's User and Entity Behavioral Analytics (UEBA) engine can be deployed as a standalone solution for security operations centers (SOCs) or integrated into existing security infrastructures such as SIEM, EDR, EPP, CASB, DLP, or IAM to enhance risk analysis and decision-making. The company operates within the Cyber Security sector, serving enterprises and professional services.

Strategic signal

In April 2018, Fortscale was acquired by RSA, a subsidiary of Dell Technologies Inc. This acquisition signals a strategic move by RSA to integrate advanced behavioral analytics capabilities into its security portfolio, enhancing its offerings for detecting and eliminating cyberthreats. For investors, this indicates the strong market demand for sophisticated cybersecurity solutions and the potential for successful exits in this sector.

Company Intelligence Q&A

What was a significant corporate milestone for Fortscale?
Fortscale was acquired by RSA, a subsidiary of Dell Technologies Inc, in April 2018, leading to its inactive status.
When did Fortscale introduce its cloud-delivered behavioral analytics?
Fortscale introduced its cloud-delivered behavioral analytics in February 2018.
Which companies partnered with Fortscale to advance SIEM technology?
LogPoint and Fortscale joined forces in September 2017 to advance next-generation SIEM (Security Information and Event Management).
When did Fortscale partner with Cloudera?
Fortscale partnered with Cloudera in January 2015 to deliver a Hadoop-based user behavior analytics solution.

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