KTrust, a trailblazer in Kubernetes (K8s) security, has announced its successful emergence from stealth mode, securing a $5.3m seed investment led by Canadian-Israeli deep-tech venture capital firm Awz Ventures.
Specialising in continuous threat exposure management for Kubernetes environments, KTrust has introduced an innovative, attacker-centric approach to enhance security in dynamic development settings.
In an era where containerized application management is becoming increasingly crucial, traditional security tools for Kubernetes often fall short, it said. These conventional methods tend to focus on passive strategies, such as misconfiguration and vulnerability management, which do not adequately address the broader spectrum of potential attack surfaces.
KTrust’s platform stands out by offering a proactive solution that continuously and autonomously explores new attack paths. By simulating real-world attackers and bypassing existing security controls, the platform identifies and mitigates actual exposures, providing unparalleled visibility into the distinct dynamics of each Kubernetes ecosystem.
The fresh capital injection will be channelled towards accelerating the development of KTrust’s Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) platform. This initiative aims to empower DevSecOps teams worldwide, ensuring the secure deployment and management of Kubernetes-based applications. By leveraging exclusive red team algorithms, KTrust’s technology not only identifies potential threats but also validates and optimizes mitigation strategies tailored to each unique Kubernetes environment.
Awz Ventures’ Managing Partner, Yaron Ashkenazi, expressed strong confidence in KTrust’s unique approach to Kubernetes security, emphasizing the critical market demand the company addresses. This sentiment was echoed by Dima Tatur, VP of Cyber Security at Commit, who praised KTrust’s solution for providing immediate and comprehensive security for their expanding Kubernetes infrastructure.
KTrust CEO Nadav Toledo said, “KTrust introduces a proactive approach to K8s security that has been missing until now. KTrust continuously assesses your K8s security threat posture by challenging your critical assets with advanced attack pathways.
“Our in-house research lab is dedicated to uncovering novel attack vectors to constantly refine our attack algorithms, ensuring validation and identification of attack vectors tailored to every dynamic environment.”
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