Top 10: Cybersecurity Companies to Watch

The cybersecurity landscape in 2025 has dramatically shifted, with AI and quantum computing reshaping the battlefield between defenders and threat actors. As nation-state attacks grow increasingly sophisticated and supply chain vulnerabilities continue to emerge, a new breed of security firms is rising to meet these challenges head-on.

Leading the charge are innovative companies leveraging zero-trust architectures and adaptive AI defence systems, whilst pioneering solutions for protecting cloud-native infrastructures. The emergence of quantum-resistant encryption and real-time threat hunting capabilities has separated the vanguard from traditional security providers.

This month, Cyber Magazine highlights the Top 10 cybersecurity companies to watch.

10. Seven AI

Headquarters: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Founded: 2023
Key offerings: AI-powered cybersecurity solutions, virtual security operations center (SOC) platform 

Seven AI specialises in developing an innovative cybersecurity platform that leverages generative AI and autonomous agents to strengthen organisations' cyber defenses. Its "agentic" approach involves deploying AI agents that can actively monitor, identify, and respond to potential security threats across enterprise networks.

The platform integrates multiple Gen AI models to analyse network behavior, detect anomalies, and automate incident response processes. By utilising AI in this way, Seven AI's solution can continuously adapt to emerging threats while reducing the workload on human security teams.

9. Abstract Security

Headquarters: San Francisco, California, USA
Founded: 2023
Key offerings: Data fabric and analytics platform for cybersecurity, focusing on improving data routing and reducing complexity

Abstract Security focuses on streamlining cybersecurity operations through its innovative data fabric and analytics platform. The company's core solution addresses a critical challenge in modern security infrastructure: the efficient routing and management of vast amounts of security data across complex enterprise environments.

Abstract’s platform acts as an intelligent layer that connects and orchestrates data flows between various security tools and systems. By implementing a data fabric architecture, Abstract Security helps organisations reduce the complexity of their security stack while improving data visibility and analysis capabilities.

8. Armis

Headquarters: San Francisco, California, USA
Founded: 2015
Key offerings: Agentless Device Security Platform, asset discovery and management, risk management, and threat detection for IoT and unmanaged devices 

Armis, the cyber exposure management & security company, protects the entire attack surface and manages the organisation's cyber risk exposure in real time. In a rapidly evolving, perimeter-less world Armis ensures that organisations continuously see, protect and manage all critical assets – from the ground to the cloud.

Armis secures Fortune 100, 200 and 500 companies as well as national governments, state and local entities to help keep critical infrastructure, economies and society stay safe and secure 24/7. Armis is a privately held company headquartered in California.

7. Wiz

Headquarters: New York, New York, USA
Founded: 2020
Key offerings: Unified cloud security platform, continuous security posture management (CSPM), container and Kubernetes security, cloud workload protection (CWPP), identity and access management (CIEM) and data security posture management (DSPM)

Wiz has quickly established itself as a disruptive force in cloud security by developing an innovative agentless platform that addresses the complexities of securing modern cloud infrastructure. Founded by former Microsoft Cloud Security Group leaders, the company has gained significant traction by offering comprehensive visibility across multi-cloud environments.

A key differentiator of Wiz’s approach is its advanced risk prioritisation engine, which analyses the relationships between various cloud resources to identify critical security issues that could impact an organisation. The platform evaluates multiple risk factors – including vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, network exposure and secrets – to provide a holistic view of security posture.

6. Vectra AI

Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA
Founded: 2012
Key offerings: AI-driven threat detection and response, network detection and response (NDR) and cloud security 

Vectra AI has established itself as a leader in AI-powered threat detection and response, focusing on identifying and neutralising sophisticated cyber threats that often evade traditional security measures. The company’s platform leverages advanced machine learning and AI to analyse network behavior and detect anomalies that could indicate malicious activity.

The company’s technology stands out for its ability to identify complex and stealthy threats by understanding the context and patterns of network traffic. Rather than relying solely on signature-based detection, Vectra AI's platform continuously learns from network behavior to spot subtle indicators of compromise, privilege escalation and lateral movement within networks.

5. Check Point Software Technologies

Headquarters: Tel Aviv, Israel and San Carlos, California, USA
Founded: 1993
Key offerings: Firewall technology, cloud security, endpoint security, mobile security, and IoT security solutions 

Check Point Software Technologies has established itself as one of the cybersecurity industry's most enduring and influential players since its founding in 1993. The company has maintained its position as a global leader in enterprise network security through continuous innovation and adaptation to emerging threats.

Their comprehensive security portfolio spans multiple domains, including network security, cloud security, endpoint protection and mobile security. Check Point is particularly noted for its firewall technologies and threat prevention capabilities, which integrate advanced features like sandboxing and threat extraction to protect against sophisticated cyber attacks.

4. Cisco

Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA
Founded: 1984
Key offerings: Network security, cloud security, email security, endpoint security, and integrated security solutions

Cisco stands as one of the world's largest and most comprehensive providers of cybersecurity solutions, leveraging its deep networking expertise and vast infrastructure presence to deliver integrated security capabilities. The company’s security portfolio has evolved significantly from its networking roots to address modern cyber threats across cloud, network, and endpoint environments.

Key components of Cisco's security offerings include network security appliances, cloud security, email security, endpoint protection and secure access. The company has strengthened its security capabilities through strategic acquisitions, including Duo Security for multi-factor authentication and Sourcefire for intrusion prevention.

3. Fortinet

Headquarters: Sunnyvale, California, USA
Founded: 2000
Key offerings: Physical and virtual firewalls, antivirus software, intrusion prevention systems, endpoint security components, and FortiGate product line 

Fortinet has established itself as a leading force in the cybersecurity industry through its Security Fabric architecture, which provides integrated protection across an organisation’s entire digital attack surface. The company stands out for its comprehensive approach to security, combining hardware, software and AI-driven solutions into a cohesive security ecosystem.

At the core of Fortinet's offerings is its FortiGate next-generation firewall technology, but its portfolio extends far beyond traditional network security. Its solutions encompass cloud security, endpoint protection, email security and zero-trust access, all unified through their fabric approach that enables automated responses and coordinated protection across all security elements.

2. CrowdStrike

Headquarters: Austin, Texas, USA
Founded: 2011
Key offerings: Endpoint security, threat intelligence, cyberattack response services, and the CrowdStrike Falcon platform

CrowdStrike has emerged as a dominant force in modern cybersecurity, particularly known for its cloud-native Falcon platform that revolutionised endpoint protection through AI-driven threat detection and response capabilities. The company’s approach to security has helped redefine how organisations protect themselves against sophisticated cyber threats.

Its platform stands out for its lightweight agent architecture combined with powerful cloud-based analytics and threat intelligence. CrowdStrike's Threat Graph technology processes trillions of events weekly, using AI and machine learning to identify and prevent attacks in real-time across its global customer base.

A key strength of CrowdStrike's approach is its focus on adversary-focused defense, leveraging its extensive threat intelligence capabilities to track and defend against specific threat actors and their tactics. Its managed threat hunting service, Falcon OverWatch, provides continuous human-led threat hunting across customer environments.

Today, the company has successfully expanded beyond endpoint security to offer a comprehensive security cloud platform that includes cloud security, identity protection and log management.

1. Palo Alto Networks

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA
Founded: 2005
Key offerings: Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), cloud security, security analytics and automation, threat intelligence, security consulting and secure access service edge

Palo Alto Networks has established itself as one of the most influential cybersecurity companies globally, pioneering the concept of Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and evolving into a comprehensive security platform provider. 

The company’s security portfolio is anchored by its NGFW technology, which revolutionised network security by providing application-level visibility and control. However, the company has successfully expanded well beyond firewalls through strategic acquisitions and internal development, creating a security platform that addresses modern cloud and network security challenges.

A cornerstone of Palo Alto’s current strategy is the Prisma platform, which provides comprehensive cloud security capabilities, and Cortex, its AI-driven threat detection and response platform. These solutions reflect the company’s successful transition from a network security vendor to a provider of integrated security platforms that protect organisations across cloud, network, and endpoint environments.

Palo Alto Networks has maintained its market leadership through continuous innovation in areas like machine learning, automation and integrated threat intelligence, while its Unit 42 threat research team provides valuable insights into emerging threats.

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