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'''Security Compass''' is a [ | '''Security Compass''' is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada Canada]-based [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cybersecurity Cybersecurity] company and a known [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threat_model threat modeling] provider.<ref>Jim Masters,[https://www.msspalert.com/news/mssp-market-news-varonis-sentinelone-wiz-security-compass "MSSP Market News: Varonis, SentinelOne, Wiz, Security Compass"]</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
Security Compass was founded in 2004 by security professionals.<ref name="FP"> | Security Compass was founded in 2004 by security professionals.<ref name="FP">[https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-wire-news-releases-pmn/security-compass-announces-acquisition-of-kontra-from-thrivedx-expanding-its-application-security-training-offerings "Security Compass Announces Acquisition of Kontra from ThriveDX, Expanding its Application Security Training Offerings"]</ref> The company is headquartered in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto Toronto], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontario Ontario], Canada with offices in the US.<ref name="FP"/> | ||
In 2020, Security Compass had a [ | In 2020, Security Compass had a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_equity private equity] funding round which led to further expansion of its services.<ref>[https://tracxn.com/d/companies/security-compass/__HP04mwjlS-mK6_uQrtSnByWH-r7PDQpbgemlLUvR-Ss/funding-and-investors "Security Compass funding & investors"]</ref> | ||
In 2021, Security Compass established partnership with [ | In 2021, Security Compass established partnership with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Society_of_Automation International Society of Automation] to further the adoption of security standards for Industrial Automation and Control Systems.<ref>[https://financialpost.com/pmn/press-releases-pmn/business-wire-news-releases-pmn/security-compass-partners-with-international-society-of-automation-to-further-the-adoption-of-security-standards-for-industrial-automation-and-control-systems "Security Compass Partners with International Society of Automation to Further the Adoption of Security Standards for Industrial Automation and Control Systems"]</ref> In February 2024, Security Compass acquired ''Kontra'', an application security training platform built for modern development teams.<ref>[https://mergerarbitragelimited.com/security-compass-announces-acquisition-of-kontra-from-thrivedx-expanding-its-application-security-training-offerings/ "Security Compass Announces Acquisition of Kontra from ThriveDX, Expanding its Application Security Training Offerings"]</ref> | ||
In March 2024, Security Compass established integration partnership with [ | In March 2024, Security Compass established integration partnership with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Checkmarx Checkmarx], a cloud-native application security company with the view of enhancing service delivery.<ref>[https://www.sourcesecurity.com/news/checkmarx-security-compass-announce-partnership-integrate-co-14655-ga-co-1697693756-ga.1709786444.html "Checkmarx and Security Compass announce partnership to integrate Checkmarx One with SD elements"]</ref> | ||
== Business model == | == Business model == | ||
Security Compass provides cybersecurity solutions such as advisory services, training, and SD Elements to financial and technology organizations, government agencies, the [ | Security Compass provides cybersecurity solutions such as advisory services, training, and SD Elements to financial and technology organizations, government agencies, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Department_of_Defense U.S. Department of Defense] and other global brands across multiple industries.<ref>Irieh Joseph,[https://www.pehub.com/ftv-capital-backed-security-compass-buys-kontra-from-thrivedx "FTV Capital-backed Security Compass Buys Kontra from-thrivedx"]</ref><ref>[https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/11/21/2783919/0/en/Security-Compass-Names-Climb-Channel-Solutions-Choice-Distributor.html "Security Compass Names Climb Channel Solutions Choice Distributor"]</ref> | ||
== Awards == | == Awards == | ||
* 2021 - Winner, Global Infosec Award - ''Cyber Defense Magazine''<ref> | * 2021 - Winner, Global Infosec Award - ''Cyber Defense Magazine''<ref>[https://cyberdefenseawards.com/global-infosec-awards-for-2023-winners-by-category/ "Infosec Awards For 2023 Winners By Category"]</ref> | ||
* 2021, 2022 - Winner, Cyber Security Excellence Award<ref> | * 2021, 2022 - Winner, Cyber Security Excellence Award<ref>[https://www.securitycompass.com/in-the-news/security-compass-receives-multiple-industry-awards-for-excellence-in-supporting-organizations-with-secure-software-development/ "Security Compass Receives Multiple Industry Awards for Excellence in Supporting Organizations With Secure Software Development"]</ref> | ||
* 2022 - Globee Awards Grand Winner - Cyber Security Global Excellence Awards<ref> | * 2022 - Globee Awards Grand Winner - Cyber Security Global Excellence Awards<ref>[https://globeeawards.com/2023-winners-cybersecurity/ "2023 Winners, Cybersecurity Awards, 19th Annual 2023 Globee® Awards for Cybersecurity Winners"]</ref> | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [ | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threat_model Threat model] | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://www.securitycompass.com/ Official website] | * [https://www.securitycompass.com/ Official website] | ||
== References == | |||
[[Category:Canadian companies established in 2004]] | [[Category:Canadian companies established in 2004]] | ||
[[Category:Companies of Canada]] | [[Category:Companies of Canada]] | ||
[[Category:Computer security software companies]] | [[Category:Computer security software companies]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:57, 18 July 2024
Security Compass is a Canada-based Cybersecurity company and a known threat modeling provider.[1]
History
Security Compass was founded in 2004 by security professionals.[2] The company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with offices in the US.[2]
In 2020, Security Compass had a private equity funding round which led to further expansion of its services.[3]
In 2021, Security Compass established partnership with International Society of Automation to further the adoption of security standards for Industrial Automation and Control Systems.[4] In February 2024, Security Compass acquired Kontra, an application security training platform built for modern development teams.[5]
In March 2024, Security Compass established integration partnership with Checkmarx, a cloud-native application security company with the view of enhancing service delivery.[6]
Business model
Security Compass provides cybersecurity solutions such as advisory services, training, and SD Elements to financial and technology organizations, government agencies, the U.S. Department of Defense and other global brands across multiple industries.[7][8]
Awards
- 2021 - Winner, Global Infosec Award - Cyber Defense Magazine[9]
- 2021, 2022 - Winner, Cyber Security Excellence Award[10]
- 2022 - Globee Awards Grand Winner - Cyber Security Global Excellence Awards[11]
See also
External links
References
- ↑ Jim Masters,"MSSP Market News: Varonis, SentinelOne, Wiz, Security Compass"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Security Compass Announces Acquisition of Kontra from ThriveDX, Expanding its Application Security Training Offerings"
- ↑ "Security Compass funding & investors"
- ↑ "Security Compass Partners with International Society of Automation to Further the Adoption of Security Standards for Industrial Automation and Control Systems"
- ↑ "Security Compass Announces Acquisition of Kontra from ThriveDX, Expanding its Application Security Training Offerings"
- ↑ "Checkmarx and Security Compass announce partnership to integrate Checkmarx One with SD elements"
- ↑ Irieh Joseph,"FTV Capital-backed Security Compass Buys Kontra from-thrivedx"
- ↑ "Security Compass Names Climb Channel Solutions Choice Distributor"
- ↑ "Infosec Awards For 2023 Winners By Category"
- ↑ "Security Compass Receives Multiple Industry Awards for Excellence in Supporting Organizations With Secure Software Development"
- ↑ "2023 Winners, Cybersecurity Awards, 19th Annual 2023 Globee® Awards for Cybersecurity Winners"